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WAT to EAT Converter

EAT is 2 hours ahead of WAT

Current WAT Time
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Africa/Lagos
Current EAT Time
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Africa/Nairobi
Time Diff
2h ahead
WAT
UTC+1
EAT
UTC+3
Overlapping hours: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM WAT (6h)

WAT to EAT Conversion Table

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

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

Converting West Africa Time to East Africa Time

West Africa Time (WAT) and East Africa Time (EAT) are separated by a 2 hours time difference. EAT is 2 hours ahead of WAT. WAT is UTC+1, used in Nigeria, Cameroon, Niger, while EAT is UTC+3, used in Kenya, Ethiopia, Tanzania.

When converting from WAT to EAT, the key reference points to remember are: 9:00 AM WAT equals 11:00 AM EAT, 12:00 PM noon WAT equals 2:00 PM EAT, and 5:00 PM WAT equals 7:00 PM EAT. The conversion table above shows every hour of the day mapped between these two time zones.

Scheduling Across WAT and EAT

For professionals scheduling meetings between WAT and EAT, finding overlapping business hours is essential. Standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in each time zone. Given the 2 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. EAT does not observe DST, staying at UTC+3 year-round.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between WAT and EAT?
East Africa Time (EAT) is 2 hours ahead of West Africa Time (WAT). When it is 12:00 PM noon in WAT, it is 2:00 PM in EAT.
How do I convert WAT to EAT?
To convert WAT to EAT, add 2 hours to the WAT time. For example, 9:00 AM WAT is 11:00 AM EAT. Use the conversion table above for a quick reference of all 24 hours.
Does WAT or EAT observe Daylight Saving Time?
WAT does not observe Daylight Saving Time. EAT 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 EAT?
The best time to schedule a call between WAT and EAT 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 EAT.
Is WAT ahead or behind EAT?
WAT (UTC+1) is 2 hours behind EAT (UTC+3). WAT corresponds to the IANA time zone Africa/Lagos, while EAT corresponds to Africa/Nairobi.

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