EAT to WAT Converter
WAT is 2 hours behind EAT. 9:00 AM EAT = 7:00 AM WAT.
WAT is 2 hours behind EAT. To convert EAT to WAT, subtract 2 hours from the EAT time: 9:00 AM EAT = 7:00 AM WAT.
EAT (East Africa Time) is used in Kenya, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Uganda, Somalia. WAT (West Africa Time) is used in Nigeria, Cameroon, Angola, DR Congo (west).
EAT to WAT time conversion table
EAT to WAT on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| EAT | WAT | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM EAT | 10:00 PM WAT | previous day |
| 1:00 AM EAT | 11:00 PM WAT | previous day |
| 2:00 AM EAT | 12:00 AM WAT | night |
| 3:00 AM EAT | 1:00 AM WAT | night |
| 4:00 AM EAT | 2:00 AM WAT | night |
| 5:00 AM EAT | 3:00 AM WAT | night |
| 6:00 AM EAT | 4:00 AM WAT | night |
| 7:00 AM EAT | 5:00 AM WAT | night |
| 8:00 AM EAT | 6:00 AM WAT | — |
| 9:00 AM EAT | 7:00 AM WAT | — |
| 10:00 AM EAT | 8:00 AM WAT | — |
| 11:00 AM EAT | 9:00 AM WAT | work hours |
| 12:00 PM EAT | 10:00 AM WAT | work hours |
| 1:00 PM EAT | 11:00 AM WAT | work hours |
| 2:00 PM EAT | 12:00 PM WAT | work hours |
| 3:00 PM EAT | 1:00 PM WAT | work hours |
| 4:00 PM EAT | 2:00 PM WAT | work hours |
| 5:00 PM EAT | 3:00 PM WAT | — |
| 6:00 PM EAT | 4:00 PM WAT | — |
| 7:00 PM EAT | 5:00 PM WAT | — |
| 8:00 PM EAT | 6:00 PM WAT | — |
| 9:00 PM EAT | 7:00 PM WAT | — |
| 10:00 PM EAT | 8:00 PM WAT | — |
| 11:00 PM EAT | 9:00 PM WAT | — |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert EAT to WAT
Subtract 2 hours from the EAT time to get WAT.
Example: 9:00 AM EAT = 7:00 AM WAT.
Across midnight: 1:00 AM EAT = 11:00 PM WAT (previous day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between EAT and WAT
The time difference between EAT and WAT is 2 hours all year – WAT is behind EAT.
EAT and WAT during daylight saving time
- EAT does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+3 all year.
- WAT does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+1 all year.
Best time for a meeting between EAT and WAT
EAT and WAT share 6 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM EAT lands between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM WAT, inside working hours for both.
EAT to WAT FAQ
What is the time difference between EAT and WAT?
WAT is 2 hours behind EAT all year. 9:00 AM EAT = 7:00 AM WAT.
What is 9 AM EAT in WAT?
9:00 AM EAT is 7:00 AM WAT.
What is 12 PM (noon) EAT in WAT?
12:00 PM EAT is 10:00 AM WAT.
Is WAT ahead of or behind EAT?
WAT is 2 hours behind EAT, so it is earlier in WAT than in EAT.
Does EAT change for daylight saving time?
No. EAT stays on the same offset all year, so conversions never shift for daylight saving time.
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 EAT and WAT?
EAT and WAT share 6 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM EAT lands between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM WAT, inside working hours for both.
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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.