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WAT to ART Converter

ART is 4 hours behind WAT

Current WAT Time
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Africa/Lagos
Current ART Time
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America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires
Time Diff
4h behind
WAT
UTC+1
ART
UTC-3
Overlapping hours: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM WAT (4h)

WAT to ART Conversion Table

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

WAT to ART time conversion table showing all 24 hours
WAT ART
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 West Africa Time to Argentina Time

West Africa Time (WAT) and Argentina Time (ART) are separated by a 4 hours time difference. ART is 4 hours behind WAT. WAT is UTC+1, used in Nigeria, Cameroon, Niger, while ART is UTC-3, used in Argentina.

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

Scheduling Across WAT and ART

For professionals scheduling meetings between WAT and ART, 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

WAT does not observe Daylight Saving Time, maintaining UTC+1 year-round. ART does not observe DST, staying at UTC-3 year-round.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between WAT and ART?
Argentina Time (ART) is 4 hours behind West Africa Time (WAT). When it is 12:00 PM noon in WAT, it is 8:00 AM in ART.
How do I convert WAT to ART?
To convert WAT to ART, subtract 4 hours from the WAT time. For example, 9:00 AM WAT is 5:00 AM ART. Use the conversion table above for a quick reference of all 24 hours.
Does WAT or ART observe Daylight Saving Time?
WAT does not observe Daylight Saving Time. ART 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 WAT and ART?
The best time to schedule a call between WAT and ART is during overlapping business hours. If you are in WAT, 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 ART.
Is WAT ahead or behind ART?
WAT (UTC+1) is 4 hours ahead of ART (UTC-3). WAT corresponds to the IANA time zone Africa/Lagos, while ART corresponds to America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires.

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