JST to WAT Converter
WAT is 8 hours behind JST
JST to WAT Conversion Table
Green rows indicate standard business hours (9 AM – 5 PM) in WAT
| JST | WAT |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 4:00 PM -1d |
| 1:00 AM | 5:00 PM -1d |
| 2:00 AM | 6:00 PM -1d |
| 3:00 AM | 7:00 PM -1d |
| 4:00 AM | 8:00 PM -1d |
| 5:00 AM | 9:00 PM -1d |
| 6:00 AM | 10:00 PM -1d |
| 7:00 AM | 11:00 PM -1d |
| 8:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 4:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
Converting Japan Standard Time to West Africa Time
Japan Standard Time (JST) and West Africa Time (WAT) are separated by a 8 hours time difference. WAT is 8 hours behind JST. JST is UTC+9, used in Japan, while WAT is UTC+1, used in Nigeria, Cameroon, Niger.
When converting from JST to WAT, the key reference points to remember are: 9:00 AM JST equals 1:00 AM WAT, 12:00 PM noon JST equals 4:00 AM WAT, and 5:00 PM JST equals 9:00 AM WAT. The conversion table above shows every hour of the day mapped between these two time zones.
Scheduling Across JST and WAT
For professionals scheduling meetings between JST 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 8 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
JST does not observe Daylight Saving Time, maintaining UTC+9 year-round. WAT does not observe DST, staying at UTC+1 year-round.