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WAT to KST Converter

KST is 8 hours ahead of WAT

Current WAT Time
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Africa/Lagos
Current KST Time
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Asia/Seoul
Time Diff
8h ahead
WAT
UTC+1
KST
UTC+9

WAT to KST Conversion Table

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

WAT to KST time conversion table showing all 24 hours
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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between WAT and KST?
Korea Standard Time (KST) is 8 hours ahead of West Africa Time (WAT). When it is 12:00 PM noon in WAT, it is 8:00 PM in KST.
How do I convert WAT to KST?
To convert WAT to KST, add 8 hours to the WAT time. For example, 9:00 AM WAT is 5:00 PM KST. Use the conversion table above for a quick reference of all 24 hours.
Does WAT or KST observe Daylight Saving Time?
WAT does not observe Daylight Saving Time. KST 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 KST?
The best time to schedule a call between WAT and KST 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 KST.
Is WAT ahead or behind KST?
WAT (UTC+1) is 8 hours behind KST (UTC+9). WAT corresponds to the IANA time zone Africa/Lagos, while KST corresponds to Asia/Seoul.

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