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WAT to ICT Converter

ICT is 6 hours ahead of WAT

Current WAT Time
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Africa/Lagos
Current ICT Time
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Asia/Bangkok
Time Diff
6h ahead
WAT
UTC+1
ICT
UTC+7
Overlapping hours: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM WAT (2h)

WAT to ICT Conversion Table

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

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

Converting West Africa Time to Indochina Time

West Africa Time (WAT) and Indochina Time (ICT) are separated by a 6 hours time difference. ICT is 6 hours ahead of WAT. WAT is UTC+1, used in Nigeria, Cameroon, Niger, while ICT is UTC+7, used in Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia.

When converting from WAT to ICT, the key reference points to remember are: 9:00 AM WAT equals 3:00 PM ICT, 12:00 PM noon WAT equals 6:00 PM ICT, and 5:00 PM WAT equals 11:00 PM ICT. The conversion table above shows every hour of the day mapped between these two time zones.

Scheduling Across WAT and ICT

For professionals scheduling meetings between WAT and ICT, finding overlapping business hours is essential. Standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in each time zone. Given the 6 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. ICT does not observe DST, staying at UTC+7 year-round.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between WAT and ICT?
Indochina Time (ICT) is 6 hours ahead of West Africa Time (WAT). When it is 12:00 PM noon in WAT, it is 6:00 PM in ICT.
How do I convert WAT to ICT?
To convert WAT to ICT, add 6 hours to the WAT time. For example, 9:00 AM WAT is 3:00 PM ICT. Use the conversion table above for a quick reference of all 24 hours.
Does WAT or ICT observe Daylight Saving Time?
WAT does not observe Daylight Saving Time. ICT 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 ICT?
The best time to schedule a call between WAT and ICT 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 ICT.
Is WAT ahead or behind ICT?
WAT (UTC+1) is 6 hours behind ICT (UTC+7). WAT corresponds to the IANA time zone Africa/Lagos, while ICT corresponds to Asia/Bangkok.

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