AEST to WAT Converter
WAT is 10 hours behind AEDT. 9:00 AM AEDT = 11:00 PM WAT (previous day).
WAT is 10 hours behind AEDT at the moment. To convert AEST to WAT, subtract 10 hours from the AEST time: 9:00 AM AEDT = 11:00 PM WAT (previous day).
AEST (Australian Eastern Time) is used in New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania, ACT; Queensland (Brisbane) all year. WAT (West Africa Time) is used in Nigeria, Cameroon, Angola, DR Congo (west).
Queensland stays on AEST all year. AEST (Australian Eastern Standard Time) is not in force right now: New South Wales is currently on AEDT. This page uses whichever name applies on the date you pick, so the numbers below say AEDT.
AEST to WAT time conversion table
AEST to WAT on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| AEST | WAT | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM AEDT | 2:00 PM WAT | previous day |
| 1:00 AM AEDT | 3:00 PM WAT | previous day |
| 2:00 AM AEDT | 4:00 PM WAT | previous day |
| 3:00 AM AEDT | 5:00 PM WAT | previous day |
| 4:00 AM AEDT | 6:00 PM WAT | previous day |
| 5:00 AM AEDT | 7:00 PM WAT | previous day |
| 6:00 AM AEDT | 8:00 PM WAT | previous day |
| 7:00 AM AEDT | 9:00 PM WAT | previous day |
| 8:00 AM AEDT | 10:00 PM WAT | previous day |
| 9:00 AM AEDT | 11:00 PM WAT | previous day |
| 10:00 AM AEDT | 12:00 AM WAT | night |
| 11:00 AM AEDT | 1:00 AM WAT | night |
| 12:00 PM AEDT | 2:00 AM WAT | night |
| 1:00 PM AEDT | 3:00 AM WAT | night |
| 2:00 PM AEDT | 4:00 AM WAT | night |
| 3:00 PM AEDT | 5:00 AM WAT | night |
| 4:00 PM AEDT | 6:00 AM WAT | — |
| 5:00 PM AEDT | 7:00 AM WAT | — |
| 6:00 PM AEDT | 8:00 AM WAT | — |
| 7:00 PM AEDT | 9:00 AM WAT | — |
| 8:00 PM AEDT | 10:00 AM WAT | — |
| 9:00 PM AEDT | 11:00 AM WAT | — |
| 10:00 PM AEDT | 12:00 PM WAT | — |
| 11:00 PM AEDT | 1:00 PM WAT | — |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert AEST to WAT
Subtract 10 hours from the AEST time to get WAT.
Example: 9:00 AM AEDT = 11:00 PM WAT (previous day).
Across midnight: 1:00 AM AEDT = 3:00 PM WAT (previous day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between AEST and WAT
The time difference between AEST and WAT is not the same all year, because the two sides change for daylight saving time on different dates. In 2026 it works out like this:
- 1 Jan 2026 – 4 Apr 2026: WAT is 10 hours behind of AEST.
- 5 Apr 2026 – 3 Oct 2026: WAT is 9 hours behind of AEST.
- 4 Oct 2026 – 31 Dec 2026: WAT is 10 hours behind of AEST.
AEST and WAT during daylight saving time
- AEST next changes on 4 Apr 2027: clocks go back one hour at 02:59 local time, from AEDT (UTC+11) to AEST (UTC+10).
- WAT does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+1 all year.
Best time for a meeting between AEST and WAT
AEST and WAT have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 7:00 AM AEDT, which is 9:00 PM WAT.
AEST to WAT FAQ
What is the time difference between AEST and WAT?
Right now WAT is 10 hours behind AEDT. The gap changes 3 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.
What is 9 AM AEST in WAT?
9:00 AM AEDT is 11:00 PM WAT (previous day).
What is 12 PM (noon) AEST in WAT?
12:00 PM AEDT is 2:00 AM WAT.
Is WAT ahead of or behind AEST?
WAT is 10 hours behind AEDT, so it is earlier in WAT than in AEST.
Does AEST change for daylight saving time?
Yes. AEST next changes on 4 Apr 2027, when clocks go back one hour from AEDT to AEST.
Does WAT change for daylight saving time?
No. WAT stays on the same offset all year, so conversions never shift for daylight saving time.
What is the best time for a meeting between AEST and WAT?
AEST and WAT have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 7:00 AM AEDT, which is 9:00 PM WAT.
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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.