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CST-CN to WAT Converter

WAT is 7 hours behind CST-CN

Current CST-CN Time
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Asia/Shanghai
Current WAT Time
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Africa/Lagos
Time Diff
7h behind
CST-CN
UTC+8
WAT
UTC+1
Overlapping hours: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM CST-CN (1h)

CST-CN to WAT Conversion Table

Green rows indicate standard business hours (9 AM – 5 PM) in WAT

CST-CN to WAT time conversion table showing all 24 hours
CST-CN WAT
12:00 AM 5:00 PM -1d
1:00 AM 6:00 PM -1d
2:00 AM 7:00 PM -1d
3:00 AM 8:00 PM -1d
4:00 AM 9:00 PM -1d
5:00 AM 10:00 PM -1d
6:00 AM 11:00 PM -1d
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

Converting China Standard Time to West Africa Time

China Standard Time (CST-CN) and West Africa Time (WAT) are separated by a 7 hours time difference. WAT is 7 hours behind CST-CN. CST-CN is UTC+8, used in China, while WAT is UTC+1, used in Nigeria, Cameroon, Niger.

When converting from CST-CN to WAT, the key reference points to remember are: 9:00 AM CST-CN equals 2:00 AM WAT, 12:00 PM noon CST-CN equals 5:00 AM WAT, and 5:00 PM CST-CN equals 10:00 AM WAT. The conversion table above shows every hour of the day mapped between these two time zones.

Scheduling Across CST-CN and WAT

For professionals scheduling meetings between CST-CN and WAT, finding overlapping business hours is essential. Standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in each time zone. Given the 7 hours difference, the window of overlap may be limited. Use the highlighted working hours in the conversion table above to quickly identify suitable meeting times.

Daylight Saving Time Considerations

CST-CN does not observe Daylight Saving Time, maintaining UTC+8 year-round. WAT does not observe DST, staying at UTC+1 year-round.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between CST-CN and WAT?
West Africa Time (WAT) is 7 hours behind China Standard Time (CST-CN). When it is 12:00 PM noon in CST-CN, it is 5:00 AM in WAT.
How do I convert CST-CN to WAT?
To convert CST-CN to WAT, subtract 7 hours from the CST-CN time. For example, 9:00 AM CST-CN is 2:00 AM WAT. Use the conversion table above for a quick reference of all 24 hours.
Does CST-CN or WAT observe Daylight Saving Time?
CST-CN does not observe Daylight Saving Time. WAT does not observe Daylight Saving Time. During DST transitions, the time difference between these zones may change by 1 hour.
What is the best time to schedule a call between CST-CN and WAT?
The best time to schedule a call between CST-CN and WAT is during overlapping business hours. If you are in CST-CN, try scheduling between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM your time, then check the conversion table above to see what that corresponds to in WAT.
Is CST-CN ahead or behind WAT?
CST-CN (UTC+8) is 7 hours ahead of WAT (UTC+1). CST-CN corresponds to the IANA time zone Asia/Shanghai, while WAT corresponds to Africa/Lagos.

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