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