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HST to WAT Converter

WAT is 11 hours ahead of HST

Current HST Time
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Pacific/Honolulu
Current WAT Time
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Africa/Lagos
Time Diff
11h ahead
HST
UTC-10
WAT
UTC+1

HST to WAT Conversion Table

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

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

Converting Hawaii Standard Time to West Africa Time

Hawaii Standard Time (HST) and West Africa Time (WAT) are separated by a 11 hours time difference. WAT is 11 hours ahead of HST. HST is UTC-10, used in United States, while WAT is UTC+1, used in Nigeria, Cameroon, Niger.

When converting from HST to WAT, the key reference points to remember are: 9:00 AM HST equals 8:00 PM WAT, 12:00 PM noon HST equals 11:00 PM WAT, and 5:00 PM HST equals 4:00 AM WAT. The conversion table above shows every hour of the day mapped between these two time zones.

Scheduling Across HST and WAT

For professionals scheduling meetings between HST 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 11 hours difference, the window of overlap may be limited, making early morning or late evening calls necessary for one party. Use the highlighted working hours in the conversion table above to quickly identify suitable meeting times.

Daylight Saving Time Considerations

HST does not observe Daylight Saving Time, maintaining UTC-10 year-round. WAT does not observe DST, staying at UTC+1 year-round.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between HST and WAT?
West Africa Time (WAT) is 11 hours ahead of Hawaii Standard Time (HST). When it is 12:00 PM noon in HST, it is 11:00 PM in WAT.
How do I convert HST to WAT?
To convert HST to WAT, add 11 hours to the HST time. For example, 9:00 AM HST is 8:00 PM WAT. Use the conversion table above for a quick reference of all 24 hours.
Does HST or WAT observe Daylight Saving Time?
HST 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 HST and WAT?
The best time to schedule a call between HST and WAT is during overlapping business hours. If you are in HST, 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 HST ahead or behind WAT?
HST (UTC-10) is 11 hours behind WAT (UTC+1). HST corresponds to the IANA time zone Pacific/Honolulu, while WAT corresponds to Africa/Lagos.

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