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PST to WAT Converter

WAT is 9 hours ahead of PST

Current PST Time
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America/Los_Angeles
Current WAT Time
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Africa/Lagos
Time Diff
9h ahead
PST
UTC-8
WAT
UTC+1

PST to WAT Conversion Table

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

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

Converting Pacific Standard Time to West Africa Time

Pacific Standard Time (PST) and West Africa Time (WAT) are separated by a 9 hours time difference. WAT is 9 hours ahead of PST. PST is UTC-8, used in United States, Canada, while WAT is UTC+1, used in Nigeria, Cameroon, Niger.

When converting from PST to WAT, the key reference points to remember are: 9:00 AM PST equals 6:00 PM WAT, 12:00 PM noon PST equals 9:00 PM WAT, and 5:00 PM PST equals 2:00 AM WAT. The conversion table above shows every hour of the day mapped between these two time zones.

Scheduling Across PST and WAT

For professionals scheduling meetings between PST 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 9 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

PST observes Daylight Saving Time, switching to PDT (UTC-7) during summer months. WAT does not observe DST, staying at UTC+1 year-round. During DST transitions, the time difference between these zones may temporarily change by 1 hour. Always verify the current offset during spring and fall transition periods.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between PST and WAT?
West Africa Time (WAT) is 9 hours ahead of Pacific Standard Time (PST). When it is 12:00 PM noon in PST, it is 9:00 PM in WAT.
How do I convert PST to WAT?
To convert PST to WAT, add 9 hours to the PST time. For example, 9:00 AM PST is 6:00 PM WAT. Use the conversion table above for a quick reference of all 24 hours.
Does PST or WAT observe Daylight Saving Time?
PST observes Daylight Saving Time, switching to PDT (UTC-7). 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 PST and WAT?
The best time to schedule a call between PST and WAT is during overlapping business hours. If you are in PST, 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 PST ahead or behind WAT?
PST (UTC-8) is 9 hours behind WAT (UTC+1). PST corresponds to the IANA time zone America/Los_Angeles, while WAT corresponds to Africa/Lagos.

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