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