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