Nigeria Time to JST Converter

JST is 8 hours ahead of WAT. 9:00 AM WAT = 5:00 PM JST.

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JST is 8 hours ahead of WAT. To convert Nigeria Time to JST, add 8 hours to the Nigeria Time time: 9:00 AM WAT = 5:00 PM JST.

Nigeria Time (Nigeria time) is used in Nigeria. JST (Japan Time) is used in Japan.

Nigeria Time to JST time conversion table

Nigeria Time to JST on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.

Nigeria TimeJSTDay
12:00 AM WAT8:00 AM JST—
1:00 AM WAT9:00 AM JST—
2:00 AM WAT10:00 AM JST—
3:00 AM WAT11:00 AM JST—
4:00 AM WAT12:00 PM JST—
5:00 AM WAT1:00 PM JST—
6:00 AM WAT2:00 PM JST—
7:00 AM WAT3:00 PM JST—
8:00 AM WAT4:00 PM JST—
9:00 AM WAT5:00 PM JST—
10:00 AM WAT6:00 PM JST—
11:00 AM WAT7:00 PM JST—
12:00 PM WAT8:00 PM JST—
1:00 PM WAT9:00 PM JST—
2:00 PM WAT10:00 PM JSTnight
3:00 PM WAT11:00 PM JSTnight
4:00 PM WAT12:00 AM JSTnext day
5:00 PM WAT1:00 AM JSTnext day
6:00 PM WAT2:00 AM JSTnext day
7:00 PM WAT3:00 AM JSTnext day
8:00 PM WAT4:00 AM JSTnext day
9:00 PM WAT5:00 AM JSTnext day
10:00 PM WAT6:00 AM JSTnext day
11:00 PM WAT7:00 AM JSTnext day
  • Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
  • Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)

How to convert Nigeria Time to JST

Add 8 hours to the Nigeria Time time to get JST.

Example: 9:00 AM WAT = 5:00 PM JST.

Across midnight: 10:00 PM WAT = 6:00 AM JST (next day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.

Time difference between Nigeria Time and JST

The time difference between Nigeria Time and JST is 8 hours all year – JST is ahead of WAT.

Nigeria Time and JST during daylight saving time

  • Nigeria Time does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+1 all year.
  • JST does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+9 all year.

Best time for a meeting between Nigeria Time and JST

Nigeria Time and JST have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 7:00 AM WAT, which is 3:00 PM JST.

Plan a meeting across more time zones.

Nigeria Time to JST FAQ

What is the time difference between Nigeria Time and JST?

JST is 8 hours ahead of WAT all year. 9:00 AM WAT = 5:00 PM JST.

What is 9 AM Nigeria Time in JST?

9:00 AM WAT is 5:00 PM JST.

What is 12 PM (noon) Nigeria Time in JST?

12:00 PM WAT is 8:00 PM JST.

Is JST ahead of or behind Nigeria Time?

JST is 8 hours ahead of WAT, so it is later in JST than in Nigeria Time.

Does Nigeria Time change for daylight saving time?

No. Nigeria Time stays on the same offset all year, so conversions never shift for daylight saving time.

Does JST change for daylight saving time?

No. JST stays on the same offset all year, so conversions never shift for daylight saving time.

What is the best time for a meeting between Nigeria Time and JST?

Nigeria Time and JST have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 7:00 AM WAT, which is 3:00 PM JST.

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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.