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PKT to WAT Converter

WAT is 4 hours behind PKT

Current PKT Time
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Asia/Karachi
Current WAT Time
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Africa/Lagos
Time Diff
4h behind
PKT
UTC+5
WAT
UTC+1
Overlapping hours: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM PKT (4h)

PKT to WAT Conversion Table

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

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

Converting Pakistan Standard Time to West Africa Time

Pakistan Standard Time (PKT) and West Africa Time (WAT) are separated by a 4 hours time difference. WAT is 4 hours behind PKT. PKT is UTC+5, used in Pakistan, while WAT is UTC+1, used in Nigeria, Cameroon, Niger.

When converting from PKT to WAT, the key reference points to remember are: 9:00 AM PKT equals 5:00 AM WAT, 12:00 PM noon PKT equals 8:00 AM WAT, and 5:00 PM PKT equals 1:00 PM WAT. The conversion table above shows every hour of the day mapped between these two time zones.

Scheduling Across PKT and WAT

For professionals scheduling meetings between PKT 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 4 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

PKT does not observe Daylight Saving Time, maintaining UTC+5 year-round. WAT does not observe DST, staying at UTC+1 year-round.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between PKT and WAT?
West Africa Time (WAT) is 4 hours behind Pakistan Standard Time (PKT). When it is 12:00 PM noon in PKT, it is 8:00 AM in WAT.
How do I convert PKT to WAT?
To convert PKT to WAT, subtract 4 hours from the PKT time. For example, 9:00 AM PKT is 5:00 AM WAT. Use the conversion table above for a quick reference of all 24 hours.
Does PKT or WAT observe Daylight Saving Time?
PKT 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 PKT and WAT?
The best time to schedule a call between PKT and WAT is during overlapping business hours. If you are in PKT, 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 PKT ahead or behind WAT?
PKT (UTC+5) is 4 hours ahead of WAT (UTC+1). PKT corresponds to the IANA time zone Asia/Karachi, while WAT corresponds to Africa/Lagos.

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