China Standard Time to West Africa Time Time
China Standard Time
CST · UTC+8
3:04 PM
Monday, August 31, 2026
West Africa Time
WAT · UTC+1
8:04 AM
Monday, August 31, 2026
China Standard Time is currently 7 hours ahead of West Africa Time.
24-Hour Comparison
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Best Working Hours Overlap
4:00 PM–6:00 PM China Standard Time / 9:00 AM–11:00 AM West Africa Time — both in business hours.
Hourly Conversion Table
| China Standard Time · CST | West Africa Time · WAT |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| 1:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| 2:00 AM | 7:00 PM |
| 3:00 AM | 8:00 PM |
| 4:00 AM | 9:00 PM |
| 5:00 AM | 10:00 PM |
| 6:00 AM | 11:00 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between China Standard Time and West Africa Time?
China Standard Time is currently 7 hours ahead of West Africa Time.
Does the time difference between China Standard Time and West Africa Time change during the year?
It can. If either location observes daylight saving time, the difference shown here can shift by an hour at different times of year — this page always reflects the current difference for the selected date.