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WAT to CET Converter

CET is in the same time zone as WAT

Current WAT Time
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Africa/Lagos
Current CET Time
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Europe/Berlin
Time Diff
0h
WAT
UTC+1
CET
UTC+1
Overlapping hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM WAT (8h)

WAT to CET Conversion Table

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

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

Converting West Africa Time to Central European Time

West Africa Time (WAT) and Central European Time (CET) are separated by a 0 hours time difference. CET is 0 hours the same as WAT. WAT is UTC+1, used in Nigeria, Cameroon, Niger, while CET is UTC+1, used in Germany, France, Italy.

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

Scheduling Across WAT and CET

For professionals scheduling meetings between WAT and CET, finding overlapping business hours is essential. Standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in each time zone. Given the 0 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. CET observes DST, switching to CEST (UTC+2). 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 WAT and CET?
Central European Time (CET) is 0 hours the same as West Africa Time (WAT). When it is 12:00 PM noon in WAT, it is 12:00 PM in CET.
How do I convert WAT to CET?
To convert WAT to CET, add 0 hours to the WAT time. For example, 9:00 AM WAT is 9:00 AM CET. Use the conversion table above for a quick reference of all 24 hours.
Does WAT or CET observe Daylight Saving Time?
WAT does not observe Daylight Saving Time. CET observes DST, switching to CEST (UTC+2). 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 CET?
The best time to schedule a call between WAT and CET 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 CET.
Is WAT ahead or behind CET?
WAT (UTC+1) is 0 hours ahead of CET (UTC+1). WAT corresponds to the IANA time zone Africa/Lagos, while CET corresponds to Europe/Berlin.

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