Eastern Time to West Africa Time Time
Eastern Time
EST · UTC-4
6:58 AM
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
West Africa Time
WAT · UTC+1
11:58 AM
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Eastern Time is currently 5 hours behind West Africa Time.
24-Hour Comparison
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Eastern Time
EST
West Africa Time
WAT
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Best Working Hours Overlap
9:00 AM–1:00 PM Eastern Time / 2:00 PM–6:00 PM West Africa Time — both in business hours.
Hourly Conversion Table
| Eastern Time · EST | West Africa Time · WAT |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 12:00 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 1:00 AM |
| 9:00 PM | 2:00 AM |
| 10:00 PM | 3:00 AM |
| 11:00 PM | 4:00 AM |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Eastern Time and West Africa Time?
Eastern Time is currently 5 hours behind West Africa Time.
Does the time difference between Eastern 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.