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