WAT to AST Converter

Converting West Africa Time to Atlantic Standard Time

West Africa Time (WAT) and Atlantic Standard Time (AST) are separated by a 5 hours time difference. AST is 5 hours behind WAT. WAT is UTC+1, used in Nigeria, Cameroon, Niger, while AST is UTC-4, used in Canada, Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands.

When converting from WAT to AST, the key reference points to remember are: 9:00 AM WAT equals 4:00 AM AST, 12:00 PM noon WAT equals 7:00 AM AST, and 5:00 PM WAT equals 12:00 PM AST. The conversion table above shows every hour of the day mapped between these two time zones.

Scheduling Across WAT and AST

For professionals scheduling meetings between WAT and AST, finding overlapping business hours is essential. Standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in each time zone. Given the 5 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. AST observes DST, switching to ADT (UTC-3). 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.