Offset
The time difference between West Africa Time and Singapore Time is 7 hours.
West Africa Time (WAT) is behind Singapore Time (SGT).
WAT: UTC+1
SGT: UTC+8
Neither West Africa Time nor Singapore Time is currently observing daylight saving time.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 9 AM–10 AM in West Africa Time (4 PM–5 PM in Singapore Time).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 9:00 AM West Africa Time (4:00 PM Singapore Time).
Public holidays in 2026
National public holidays can affect availability — a counterpart is likely off work on their own holidays, so it's worth planning meetings and deadlines around them.
Nigeria
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- Good FridayFri, Apr 3
- Easter MondayMon, Apr 6
- Workers' DayFri, May 1
- Children's DayWed, May 27
- Democracy DayFri, Jun 12
- National DayThu, Oct 1
- National Youth DaySun, Nov 1
- Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
- Boxing DayMon, Dec 28
Singapore
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- Chinese New YearTue, Feb 17
- Chinese New YearWed, Feb 18
- Hari Raya PuasaFri, Mar 20
- Good FridayFri, Apr 3
- Labour DayFri, May 1
- Hari Raya Haji (Tentative Date)Wed, May 27
- National DayMon, Aug 10
- DeepavaliMon, Nov 9
- Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
About these zones
West Africa Time is also known as WAT. To call Nigeria, dial +234.
Singapore Time is also known as SGT. To call Singapore, dial +65.
Singapore Time is approximately 6,900 miles east of West Africa Time.
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| WAT | SGT | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 am | 7:00 am | Same day |
| 1:00 am | 8:00 am | Same day |
| 2:00 am | 9:00 am | Same day |
| 3:00 am | 10:00 am | Same day |
| 4:00 am | 11:00 am | Same day |
| 5:00 am | 12:00 pm | Same day |
| 6:00 am | 1:00 pm | Same day |
| 7:00 am | 2:00 pm | Same day |
| 8:00 am | 3:00 pm | Same day |
| 9:00 am | 4:00 pm | Same day |
| 10:00 am | 5:00 pm | Same day |
| 11:00 am | 6:00 pm | Same day |
| 12:00 pm | 7:00 pm | Same day |
| 1:00 pm | 8:00 pm | Same day |
| 2:00 pm | 9:00 pm | Same day |
| 3:00 pm | 10:00 pm | Same day |
| 4:00 pm | 11:00 pm | Same day |
| 5:00 pm | 12:00 am | +1 day |
| 6:00 pm | 1:00 am | +1 day |
| 7:00 pm | 2:00 am | +1 day |
| 8:00 pm | 3:00 am | +1 day |
| 9:00 pm | 4:00 am | +1 day |
| 10:00 pm | 5:00 am | +1 day |
| 11:00 pm | 6:00 am | +1 day |
Daylight saving time
Neither West Africa Time nor Singapore Time observes daylight saving time. The offset between these zones remains constant year-round.
See the daylight saving time page for transition dates across every time zone.
Daylight today
- Sunrise
- 6:31 AM
- Sunset
- 7:00 PM
- Day length
- 12h 29m
- Sunrise
- 6:58 AM
- Sunset
- 7:10 PM
- Day length
- 12h 12m
Daylight overlap: 5h 39m — 6:31 AM–12:10 PM in West Africa Time (1:31 PM–7:10 PM in Singapore Time). Both locations are in daylight during this window.
Cities in these zones
Cities in West Africa Time
Cities in Singapore Time
Browse all cities to see the current local time anywhere.
Airports in these zones
Airports in West Africa Time
- LOS
- KAN
- IBA
- ABV
- PHC
- KAD
- BNI
- ABB
Airports in Singapore Time
- SIN
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am WAT in SGT?
- 9:00 am WAT is 4:00 pm SGT.
- What is 12:00 pm WAT in SGT?
- 12:00 pm WAT is 7:00 pm SGT.
- What is 12:30 pm WAT in SGT?
- 12:30 pm WAT is 7:30 pm SGT.
- What is 2:00 pm WAT in SGT?
- 2:00 pm WAT is 9:00 pm SGT.
- What is 5:00 pm WAT in SGT?
- 5:00 pm WAT is 12:00 am SGT, the next day.
- What is 11:30 pm WAT in SGT?
- 11:30 pm WAT is 6:30 am SGT, the next day.