GST to WAT Converter
WAT is 3 hours behind GST. 9:00 AM GST = 6:00 AM WAT.
WAT is 3 hours behind GST. To convert GST to WAT, subtract 3 hours from the GST time: 9:00 AM GST = 6:00 AM WAT.
GST (Gulf Time) is used in United Arab Emirates and Oman. WAT (West Africa Time) is used in Nigeria, Cameroon, Angola, DR Congo (west).
GST to WAT time conversion table
GST to WAT on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| GST | WAT | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM GST | 9:00 PM WAT | previous day |
| 1:00 AM GST | 10:00 PM WAT | previous day |
| 2:00 AM GST | 11:00 PM WAT | previous day |
| 3:00 AM GST | 12:00 AM WAT | night |
| 4:00 AM GST | 1:00 AM WAT | night |
| 5:00 AM GST | 2:00 AM WAT | night |
| 6:00 AM GST | 3:00 AM WAT | night |
| 7:00 AM GST | 4:00 AM WAT | night |
| 8:00 AM GST | 5:00 AM WAT | night |
| 9:00 AM GST | 6:00 AM WAT | — |
| 10:00 AM GST | 7:00 AM WAT | — |
| 11:00 AM GST | 8:00 AM WAT | — |
| 12:00 PM GST | 9:00 AM WAT | work hours |
| 1:00 PM GST | 10:00 AM WAT | work hours |
| 2:00 PM GST | 11:00 AM WAT | work hours |
| 3:00 PM GST | 12:00 PM WAT | work hours |
| 4:00 PM GST | 1:00 PM WAT | work hours |
| 5:00 PM GST | 2:00 PM WAT | — |
| 6:00 PM GST | 3:00 PM WAT | — |
| 7:00 PM GST | 4:00 PM WAT | — |
| 8:00 PM GST | 5:00 PM WAT | — |
| 9:00 PM GST | 6:00 PM WAT | — |
| 10:00 PM GST | 7:00 PM WAT | — |
| 11:00 PM GST | 8:00 PM WAT | — |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert GST to WAT
Subtract 3 hours from the GST time to get WAT.
Example: 9:00 AM GST = 6:00 AM WAT.
Across midnight: 1:00 AM GST = 10:00 PM WAT (previous day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between GST and WAT
The time difference between GST and WAT is 3 hours all year – WAT is behind GST.
GST and WAT during daylight saving time
- GST does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+4 all year.
- WAT does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+1 all year.
Best time for a meeting between GST and WAT
GST and WAT share 5 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 12:00 PM and 5:00 PM GST lands between 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM WAT, inside working hours for both.
GST to WAT FAQ
What is the time difference between GST and WAT?
WAT is 3 hours behind GST all year. 9:00 AM GST = 6:00 AM WAT.
What is 9 AM GST in WAT?
9:00 AM GST is 6:00 AM WAT.
What is 12 PM (noon) GST in WAT?
12:00 PM GST is 9:00 AM WAT.
Is WAT ahead of or behind GST?
WAT is 3 hours behind GST, so it is earlier in WAT than in GST.
Does GST change for daylight saving time?
No. GST 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 GST and WAT?
GST and WAT share 5 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 12:00 PM and 5:00 PM GST lands between 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM WAT, inside working hours for both.
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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.