West Africa Time
WAT · UTC+1 · Africa/Lagos
Live Time
6:50PM
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
UTC Offset
UTC+1
Abbreviation
WAT
IANA Identifier
Africa/Lagos
Daylight Saving
Not observed
Countries
11 countries
Major Cities
Lagos, Kinshasa, Abuja
Countries Using WAT
🇳🇬
Nigeria
Africa · Africa/Lagos
🇦🇴
Angola
Africa · Africa/Lagos
🇧🇯
Benin
Africa · Africa/Lagos
🇨🇲
Cameroon
Africa · Africa/Lagos
🇨🇫
Central African Republic
Africa · Africa/Lagos
🇹🇩
Chad
Africa · Africa/Lagos
🇨🇬
Republic of the Congo
Africa · Africa/Lagos
🇨🇩
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Africa · Africa/Lagos
🇬🇶
Equatorial Guinea
Africa · Africa/Lagos
🇬🇦
Gabon
Africa · Africa/Lagos
🇳🇪
Niger
Africa · Africa/Lagos
Major Cities on WAT
Hourly Conversion (WAT → other zones)
| WAT (UTC+1) | UTC | New York | London |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 11:00 PM | 7:00 PM | 12:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 2:00 AM | 10:00 PM | 3:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 5:00 AM | 1:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 8:00 AM | 4:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 11:00 AM | 7:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 2:00 PM | 10:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 5:00 PM | 1:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 8:00 PM | 4:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UTC offset for West Africa Time?
West Africa Time is currently at UTC+1.
What is the IANA identifier for West Africa Time?
The IANA time zone identifier is Africa/Lagos.
Does West Africa Time observe daylight saving time?
No. West Africa Time remains at WAT year-round.