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WET to WAT Converter

WAT is 1 hour ahead of WET

Current WET Time
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Europe/Lisbon
Current WAT Time
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Africa/Lagos
Time Diff
1h ahead
WET
UTC+0
WAT
UTC+1
Overlapping hours: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM WET (7h)

WET to WAT Conversion Table

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

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

Converting Western European Time to West Africa Time

Western European Time (WET) and West Africa Time (WAT) are separated by a 1 hour time difference. WAT is 1 hour ahead of WET. WET is UTC+0, used in Portugal, United Kingdom, Ireland, while WAT is UTC+1, used in Nigeria, Cameroon, Niger.

When converting from WET to WAT, the key reference points to remember are: 9:00 AM WET equals 10:00 AM WAT, 12:00 PM noon WET equals 1:00 PM WAT, and 5:00 PM WET equals 6:00 PM WAT. The conversion table above shows every hour of the day mapped between these two time zones.

Scheduling Across WET and WAT

For professionals scheduling meetings between WET and WAT, finding overlapping business hours is essential. Standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in each time zone. Given the 1 hour 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

WET observes Daylight Saving Time, switching to WEST (UTC+1) during summer months. WAT does not observe DST, staying at UTC+1 year-round. During DST transitions, the time difference between these zones may temporarily change by 1 hour. Always verify the current offset during spring and fall transition periods.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between WET and WAT?
West Africa Time (WAT) is 1 hour ahead of Western European Time (WET). When it is 12:00 PM noon in WET, it is 1:00 PM in WAT.
How do I convert WET to WAT?
To convert WET to WAT, add 1 hour to the WET time. For example, 9:00 AM WET is 10:00 AM WAT. Use the conversion table above for a quick reference of all 24 hours.
Does WET or WAT observe Daylight Saving Time?
WET observes Daylight Saving Time, switching to WEST (UTC+1). WAT 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 WET and WAT?
The best time to schedule a call between WET and WAT is during overlapping business hours. If you are in WET, 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 WAT.
Is WET ahead or behind WAT?
WET (UTC+0) is 1 hour behind WAT (UTC+1). WET corresponds to the IANA time zone Europe/Lisbon, while WAT corresponds to Africa/Lagos.

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