Nigeria Time to UK Time Converter
GMT is 1 hour behind WAT. 9:00 AM WAT = 8:00 AM GMT.
GMT is 1 hour behind WAT at the moment. To convert Nigeria Time to UK Time, subtract 1 hour from the Nigeria Time time: 9:00 AM WAT = 8:00 AM GMT.
Nigeria Time (Nigeria time) is used in Nigeria. UK Time (UK time) is used in United Kingdom.
Nigeria Time to UK Time time conversion table
Nigeria Time to UK Time on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| Nigeria Time | UK Time | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM WAT | 11:00 PM GMT | previous day |
| 1:00 AM WAT | 12:00 AM GMT | night |
| 2:00 AM WAT | 1:00 AM GMT | night |
| 3:00 AM WAT | 2:00 AM GMT | night |
| 4:00 AM WAT | 3:00 AM GMT | night |
| 5:00 AM WAT | 4:00 AM GMT | night |
| 6:00 AM WAT | 5:00 AM GMT | night |
| 7:00 AM WAT | 6:00 AM GMT | — |
| 8:00 AM WAT | 7:00 AM GMT | — |
| 9:00 AM WAT | 8:00 AM GMT | — |
| 10:00 AM WAT | 9:00 AM GMT | work hours |
| 11:00 AM WAT | 10:00 AM GMT | work hours |
| 12:00 PM WAT | 11:00 AM GMT | work hours |
| 1:00 PM WAT | 12:00 PM GMT | work hours |
| 2:00 PM WAT | 1:00 PM GMT | work hours |
| 3:00 PM WAT | 2:00 PM GMT | work hours |
| 4:00 PM WAT | 3:00 PM GMT | work hours |
| 5:00 PM WAT | 4:00 PM GMT | — |
| 6:00 PM WAT | 5:00 PM GMT | — |
| 7:00 PM WAT | 6:00 PM GMT | — |
| 8:00 PM WAT | 7:00 PM GMT | — |
| 9:00 PM WAT | 8:00 PM GMT | — |
| 10:00 PM WAT | 9:00 PM GMT | — |
| 11:00 PM WAT | 10:00 PM GMT | night |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert Nigeria Time to UK Time
Subtract 1 hour from the Nigeria Time time to get UK Time.
Example: 9:00 AM WAT = 8:00 AM GMT.
Across midnight: 12:00 AM WAT = 11:00 PM GMT (previous day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between Nigeria Time and UK Time
The time difference between Nigeria Time and UK Time 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 – 28 Mar 2026: UK Time is 1 hour behind of Nigeria Time.
- 29 Mar 2026 – 24 Oct 2026: UK Time and Nigeria Time are on the same time.
- 25 Oct 2026 – 31 Dec 2026: UK Time is 1 hour behind of Nigeria Time.
Nigeria Time and UK Time during daylight saving time
- Nigeria Time does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+1 all year.
- UK Time next changes on 28 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 00:59 local time, from GMT (UTC+0) to BST (UTC+1).
Best time for a meeting between Nigeria Time and UK Time
Nigeria Time and UK Time share 7 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM WAT lands between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM GMT, inside working hours for both.
Nigeria Time to UK Time FAQ
What is the time difference between Nigeria Time and UK Time?
Right now GMT is 1 hour behind WAT. The gap changes 3 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.
What is 9 AM Nigeria Time in UK Time?
9:00 AM WAT is 8:00 AM GMT.
What is 12 PM (noon) Nigeria Time in UK Time?
12:00 PM WAT is 11:00 AM GMT.
Is UK Time ahead of or behind Nigeria Time?
GMT is 1 hour behind WAT, so it is earlier in UK Time 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 UK Time change for daylight saving time?
Yes. UK Time next changes on 28 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from GMT to BST.
What is the best time for a meeting between Nigeria Time and UK Time?
Nigeria Time and UK Time share 7 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM WAT lands between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM GMT, inside working hours for both.
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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.