WAT to KST Converter
KST is 8 hours ahead of WAT
WAT to KST Conversion Table
Green rows indicate standard business hours (9 AM – 5 PM) in KST
| WAT | KST |
|---|---|
| 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 | 12:00 AM +1d |
| 5:00 PM | 1:00 AM +1d |
| 6:00 PM | 2:00 AM +1d |
| 7:00 PM | 3:00 AM +1d |
| 8:00 PM | 4:00 AM +1d |
| 9:00 PM | 5:00 AM +1d |
| 10:00 PM | 6:00 AM +1d |
| 11:00 PM | 7:00 AM +1d |
Converting West Africa Time to Korea Standard Time
West Africa Time (WAT) and Korea Standard Time (KST) are separated by a 8 hours time difference. KST is 8 hours ahead of WAT. WAT is UTC+1, used in Nigeria, Cameroon, Niger, while KST is UTC+9, used in South Korea.
When converting from WAT to KST, the key reference points to remember are: 9:00 AM WAT equals 5:00 PM KST, 12:00 PM noon WAT equals 8:00 PM KST, and 5:00 PM WAT equals 1:00 AM KST. The conversion table above shows every hour of the day mapped between these two time zones.
Scheduling Across WAT and KST
For professionals scheduling meetings between WAT and KST, finding overlapping business hours is essential. Standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in each time zone. Given the 8 hours difference, the window of overlap may be limited, making early morning or late evening calls necessary for one party. 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. KST does not observe DST, staying at UTC+9 year-round.