WAT to PST Converter
PST is 9 hours behind WAT. 9:00 AM WAT = 12:00 AM PST.
PST is 9 hours behind WAT at the moment. To convert WAT to PST, subtract 9 hours from the WAT time: 9:00 AM WAT = 12:00 AM PST.
WAT (West Africa Time) is used in Nigeria, Cameroon, Angola, DR Congo (west). PST (Pacific Time) is used in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Las Vegas, Portland, Vancouver.
PST here means Pacific Standard Time, not Philippine Standard Time.
WAT to PST time conversion table
WAT to PST on 6 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| WAT | PST | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM WAT | 3:00 PM PST | previous day |
| 1:00 AM WAT | 4:00 PM PST | previous day |
| 2:00 AM WAT | 5:00 PM PST | previous day |
| 3:00 AM WAT | 6:00 PM PST | previous day |
| 4:00 AM WAT | 7:00 PM PST | previous day |
| 5:00 AM WAT | 8:00 PM PST | previous day |
| 6:00 AM WAT | 9:00 PM PST | previous day |
| 7:00 AM WAT | 10:00 PM PST | previous day |
| 8:00 AM WAT | 11:00 PM PST | previous day |
| 9:00 AM WAT | 12:00 AM PST | night |
| 10:00 AM WAT | 1:00 AM PST | night |
| 11:00 AM WAT | 2:00 AM PST | night |
| 12:00 PM WAT | 3:00 AM PST | night |
| 1:00 PM WAT | 4:00 AM PST | night |
| 2:00 PM WAT | 5:00 AM PST | night |
| 3:00 PM WAT | 6:00 AM PST | — |
| 4:00 PM WAT | 7:00 AM PST | — |
| 5:00 PM WAT | 8:00 AM PST | — |
| 6:00 PM WAT | 9:00 AM PST | — |
| 7:00 PM WAT | 10:00 AM PST | — |
| 8:00 PM WAT | 11:00 AM PST | — |
| 9:00 PM WAT | 12:00 PM PST | — |
| 10:00 PM WAT | 1:00 PM PST | — |
| 11:00 PM WAT | 2:00 PM PST | — |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert WAT to PST
Subtract 9 hours from the WAT time to get PST.
Example: 9:00 AM WAT = 12:00 AM PST.
Across midnight: 1:00 AM WAT = 4:00 PM PST (previous day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between WAT and PST
The time difference between WAT and PST 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 – 7 Mar 2026: PST is 9 hours behind of WAT.
- 8 Mar 2026 – 31 Oct 2026: PST is 8 hours behind of WAT.
- 1 Nov 2026 – 31 Dec 2026: PST is 9 hours behind of WAT.
WAT and PST during daylight saving time
- WAT does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+1 all year.
- PST next changes on 14 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 01:59 local time, from PST (UTC−8) to PDT (UTC−7).
Best time for a meeting between WAT and PST
WAT and PST have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 7:00 AM WAT, which is 10:00 PM PST.
WAT to PST FAQ
What is the time difference between WAT and PST?
Right now PST is 9 hours 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 WAT in PST?
9:00 AM WAT is 12:00 AM PST.
What is 12 PM (noon) WAT in PST?
12:00 PM WAT is 3:00 AM PST.
Is PST ahead of or behind WAT?
PST is 9 hours behind WAT, so it is earlier in PST 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 PST change for daylight saving time?
Yes. PST next changes on 14 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from PST to PDT.
What is the best time for a meeting between WAT and PST?
WAT and PST have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 7:00 AM WAT, which is 10:00 PM PST.
Is PT the same as PST?
PST is the winter (standard) name of Pacific Time (PT). From March to November the same clocks are called PDT. This converter always uses the one in force on the date you choose.
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Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.