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SGT to WAT Converter

WAT is 7 hours behind SGT

Current SGT Time
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Asia/Singapore
Current WAT Time
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Africa/Lagos
Time Diff
7h behind
SGT
UTC+8
WAT
UTC+1
Overlapping hours: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM SGT (1h)

SGT to WAT Conversion Table

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

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

Converting Singapore Time to West Africa Time

Singapore Time (SGT) and West Africa Time (WAT) are separated by a 7 hours time difference. WAT is 7 hours behind SGT. SGT is UTC+8, used in Singapore, while WAT is UTC+1, used in Nigeria, Cameroon, Niger.

When converting from SGT to WAT, the key reference points to remember are: 9:00 AM SGT equals 2:00 AM WAT, 12:00 PM noon SGT equals 5:00 AM WAT, and 5:00 PM SGT equals 10:00 AM WAT. The conversion table above shows every hour of the day mapped between these two time zones.

Scheduling Across SGT and WAT

For professionals scheduling meetings between SGT 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 7 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

SGT does not observe Daylight Saving Time, maintaining UTC+8 year-round. WAT does not observe DST, staying at UTC+1 year-round.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between SGT and WAT?
West Africa Time (WAT) is 7 hours behind Singapore Time (SGT). When it is 12:00 PM noon in SGT, it is 5:00 AM in WAT.
How do I convert SGT to WAT?
To convert SGT to WAT, subtract 7 hours from the SGT time. For example, 9:00 AM SGT is 2:00 AM WAT. Use the conversion table above for a quick reference of all 24 hours.
Does SGT or WAT observe Daylight Saving Time?
SGT 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 SGT and WAT?
The best time to schedule a call between SGT and WAT is during overlapping business hours. If you are in SGT, 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 SGT ahead or behind WAT?
SGT (UTC+8) is 7 hours ahead of WAT (UTC+1). SGT corresponds to the IANA time zone Asia/Singapore, while WAT corresponds to Africa/Lagos.

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