WAT time now
WAT is used here for West Africa Time, currently UTC+01:00.
West Africa Time zone at a glance
- Time zone
- West Africa Time
- UTC offset
- UTC+01:00
- IANA identifier
- Africa/Lagos
- Daylight saving
- Not observed
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is West Africa Time in?
West Africa Time is on West Africa Time. Its UTC offset is UTC+01:00 right now. The IANA time zone identifier is Africa/Lagos.
What is the time difference between West Africa Time and other cities?
Right now West Africa Time is 1 hour ahead of London, 6 hours ahead of New York, 7 hours behind Singapore, 1 hour ahead of UTC. These gaps change when daylight saving starts or ends in either place.
Does West Africa Time observe daylight saving time?
West Africa Time does not change its clocks for daylight saving, so its UTC offset stays the same all year.
What are 9 AM to 5 PM business hours in West Africa Time in other time zones?
A 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM working day in West Africa Time is 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM in London and 3:00 AM to 11:00 AM in New York, at the current offsets.
Which other places use West Africa Time time?
Cities on the same time zone include Lagos, Kano, Abuja, Ibadan, Port Harcourt.