Does it account for Daylight Saving Time?

Yes, our converter uses the IANA timezone database, which includes all current DST rules for every timezone in the world.

UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) is the primary time standard by which the world regulates clocks. All timezones are defined as offsets from UTC.

Can I compare multiple timezones at once?

Yes, you can add multiple cities or timezones and see the equivalent times side by side.

How many timezones are there in the world?

There are 38 distinct UTC offsets in use, ranging from UTC-12 to UTC+14. This includes half-hour (UTC+5:30 India, UTC+9:30 Australia) and 45-minute offsets (UTC+5:45 Nepal, UTC+8:45 Australia).

What is the International Date Line?

The International Date Line (IDL) runs roughly along the 180° meridian in the Pacific Ocean. When you cross it westward, you gain a day; crossing eastward, you lose a day.

Why do some timezones have 30 or 45 minute offsets?

Countries chose offsets that best matched their solar noon. India uses UTC+5:30 and Nepal uses UTC+5:45 because standard hourly offsets didn't align well with their geography.

Which country has the most timezones?

France has the most (12 timezones) due to overseas territories. Russia spans 11 timezones. The US has 6 (including Hawaii and Alaska).

WAT to AWST

+7h

WAT

WATSOURCE

UTC+01:00

HH12

MM00

12:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

AWST

UTC+08:00

HH07

MM00

19:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Quick Reference

Time Conversion Table

WAT

AWST

12:00 AM

7:00 AM

2:00 AM

9:00 AM

4:00 AM

11:00 AM

6:00 AM

1:00 PM

8:00 AM

3:00 PM

10:00 AM

5:00 PM

12:00 PM

7:00 PM

2:00 PM

9:00 PM

4:00 PM

11:00 PM

6:00 PM

1:00 AM+1

8:00 PM

3:00 AM+1

10:00 PM

5:00 AM+1

Green rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)

WAT and AWST on the World Map

The map below highlights the WAT (West Africa Time) and AWST (Australian Western Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.

WAT Zone

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AWST Zone

Explore all world timezones interactively →

WAT – West Africa Time

UTC+01:00

West Africa Time (WAT) is the time zone for West and Central Africa, 1 hour ahead of UTC.

Countries in WAT

NigeriaCameroonChadCongoAngolaNigerGabonEquatorial Guinea

Major Cities in WAT

LagosAbujaDoualaYaoundéLuandaKinshasaBrazzaville

Key Facts about WAT

•Lagos, Nigeria is the most populous city in Africa.
•WAT is the same offset as CET (UTC+01:00).
•Nigeria does not observe daylight saving time.

Daylight Saving:No – UTC+01:00 year-round

Learn more about WAT on Wikipedia

AWST – Australian Western Standard Time

UTC+08:00

Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) is the time zone for Western Australia, 8 hours ahead of UTC.

Countries in AWST

Australia (Western Australia)

Major Cities in AWST

PerthMandurahBunburyGeraldton

Key Facts about AWST

•Western Australia does not observe daylight saving time.
•Perth is the most isolated major city in the world.
•AWST is the same offset as China Standard Time and Singapore Time.

Daylight Saving:No – UTC+08:00 year-round

Learn more about AWST on Wikipedia

Everything You Need to Know About WAT and AWST Time

WAT runs on West Africa Time (WAT) at UTC+01:00. AWST runs on Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) at UTC+08:00. That puts WAT 7 hours ahead of AWST — a difference of +7h at the current offsets.

In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in WAT it is 4:00 PM in AWST. Midnight in WAT is 7:00 AM in AWST. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.

WAT to AWST time conversion table

WAT (WAT)	AWST (AWST)	Day
12:00 AM	7:00 AM	same day
6:00 AM	1:00 PM	same day
7:00 AM	2:00 PM	same day
8:00 AM	3:00 PM	same day
9:00 AM	4:00 PM	same day
12:00 PM	7:00 PM	same day
3:00 PM	10:00 PM	same day
5:00 PM	12:00 AM	next day
6:00 PM	1:00 AM	next day
9:00 PM	4:00 AM	next day

Why people convert WAT to AWST time

Scheduling a call from WAT to AWST: a 10:00 AM start in WAT lands at 5:00 PM in AWST, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
Finding shared working hours: both WAT and AWST are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM WAT time (4:00 PM–5:00 PM AWST). That is roughly 1 hours of usable overlap.
Watching a live event or market open: WAT viewers need 4:00 PM in AWST to catch a 9:00 AM start there, and 5:00 PM if the event is anchored to WAT.

Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM WAT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +7h gap is not.
Block 9:00 AM–10:00 AM WAT as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from WAT and need AWST colleagues present.

About WAT (West Africa Time)

West Africa Time (WAT) is used across much of West and Central Africa, including Nigeria, the most populous country in Africa. WAT does not observe daylight saving time and shares the same offset as Central European Time (CET).

About AWST (Australian Western Standard Time)

Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) is used in Western Australia. WA does not observe daylight saving time, having rejected it in multiple referendums. Perth is the most remote major city in the world.

Best time to call between WAT and AWST

Both WAT and AWST sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 9:00 AM–10:00 AM WAT, which is 4:00 PM–5:00 PM AWST. That gives roughly 1 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.

Business hours overlap

WAT and AWST overlap for only 60 minutes (9:00 AM–10:00 AM WAT), so meetings have to be booked precisely.

WAT is 7 hours ahead of AWST (WAT UTC+01:00 → AWST UTC+08:00). The shared working window is 9:00 AM–10:00 AM WAT. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.

Learn More About Time

Dive deeper into the fascinating world of timekeeping, time zones, and how they shape our global society:

⏳

History of Timekeeping

From sundials to atomic clocks - 5000 years of measuring time

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How Time Zones Work

UTC, offsets, and why zones don't follow straight lines

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Daylight Saving Time

DST dates, which countries observe it, and the ongoing debate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between WAT and AWST?

WAT (WAT, UTC+01:00) is 7 hours ahead of AWST (AWST, UTC+08:00). The gap is currently +7h.

How do I convert WAT time to AWST time?

Add +7h to WAT local time. For example, 9:00 AM in WAT is 4:00 PM in AWST.

What time is it in AWST right now?

AWST uses AWST at UTC+08:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the +7h offset from WAT.