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WAT to SGT Converter

SGT is 7 hours ahead of WAT

Current WAT Time
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Africa/Lagos
Current SGT Time
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Asia/Singapore
Time Diff
7h ahead
WAT
UTC+1
SGT
UTC+8
Overlapping hours: 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM WAT (1h)

WAT to SGT Conversion Table

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

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

Converting West Africa Time to Singapore Time

West Africa Time (WAT) and Singapore Time (SGT) are separated by a 7 hours time difference. SGT is 7 hours ahead of WAT. WAT is UTC+1, used in Nigeria, Cameroon, Niger, while SGT is UTC+8, used in Singapore.

When converting from WAT to SGT, the key reference points to remember are: 9:00 AM WAT equals 4:00 PM SGT, 12:00 PM noon WAT equals 7:00 PM SGT, and 5:00 PM WAT equals 12:00 AM SGT. The conversion table above shows every hour of the day mapped between these two time zones.

Scheduling Across WAT and SGT

For professionals scheduling meetings between WAT and SGT, 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. SGT does not observe DST, staying at UTC+8 year-round.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between WAT and SGT?
Singapore Time (SGT) is 7 hours ahead of West Africa Time (WAT). When it is 12:00 PM noon in WAT, it is 7:00 PM in SGT.
How do I convert WAT to SGT?
To convert WAT to SGT, add 7 hours to the WAT time. For example, 9:00 AM WAT is 4:00 PM SGT. Use the conversion table above for a quick reference of all 24 hours.
Does WAT or SGT observe Daylight Saving Time?
WAT does not observe Daylight Saving Time. SGT 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 SGT?
The best time to schedule a call between WAT and SGT 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 SGT.
Is WAT ahead or behind SGT?
WAT (UTC+1) is 7 hours behind SGT (UTC+8). WAT corresponds to the IANA time zone Africa/Lagos, while SGT corresponds to Asia/Singapore.

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