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ICT to WAT Converter

WAT is 6 hours behind ICT

Current ICT Time
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Asia/Bangkok
Current WAT Time
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Africa/Lagos
Time Diff
6h behind
ICT
UTC+7
WAT
UTC+1
Overlapping hours: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM ICT (2h)

ICT to WAT Conversion Table

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

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

Converting Indochina Time to West Africa Time

Indochina Time (ICT) and West Africa Time (WAT) are separated by a 6 hours time difference. WAT is 6 hours behind ICT. ICT is UTC+7, used in Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, while WAT is UTC+1, used in Nigeria, Cameroon, Niger.

When converting from ICT to WAT, the key reference points to remember are: 9:00 AM ICT equals 3:00 AM WAT, 12:00 PM noon ICT equals 6:00 AM WAT, and 5:00 PM ICT equals 11:00 AM WAT. The conversion table above shows every hour of the day mapped between these two time zones.

Scheduling Across ICT and WAT

For professionals scheduling meetings between ICT 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 6 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

ICT does not observe Daylight Saving Time, maintaining UTC+7 year-round. WAT does not observe DST, staying at UTC+1 year-round.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between ICT and WAT?
West Africa Time (WAT) is 6 hours behind Indochina Time (ICT). When it is 12:00 PM noon in ICT, it is 6:00 AM in WAT.
How do I convert ICT to WAT?
To convert ICT to WAT, subtract 6 hours from the ICT time. For example, 9:00 AM ICT is 3:00 AM WAT. Use the conversion table above for a quick reference of all 24 hours.
Does ICT or WAT observe Daylight Saving Time?
ICT 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 ICT and WAT?
The best time to schedule a call between ICT and WAT is during overlapping business hours. If you are in ICT, 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 ICT ahead or behind WAT?
ICT (UTC+7) is 6 hours ahead of WAT (UTC+1). ICT corresponds to the IANA time zone Asia/Bangkok, while WAT corresponds to Africa/Lagos.

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