WAT to WET
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WETGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
WAT and WET on the World Map
The map below highlights the WAT (West Africa Time) and WET (Western European Time) timezone regions across the globe.
WAT – West Africa Time
UTC+01:00West Africa Time (WAT) is the time zone for West and Central Africa, 1 hour ahead of UTC.
- •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.
WET – Western European Time
UTC+00:00Western European Time (WET) is the time zone for Portugal, Morocco, and the Canary Islands, same as UTC+00:00.
- •Portugal is the only mainland European country in the WET time zone.
- •The Canary Islands are on WET despite being part of Spain (which uses CET).
- •WET is identical to GMT and UTC+00:00.
Time Conversion Guide: WAT to WET
WAT runs on West Africa Time (WAT) at UTC+01:00. WET runs on Western European Time (WET) at UTC+00:00. That puts WAT 1 hour behind WET — a difference of -1h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in WAT it is 8:00 AM in WET. Midnight in WAT is 11:00 PM in WET. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
WAT to WET time conversion table
| WAT (WAT) | WET (WET) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 11:00 PM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 5:00 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 6:00 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 7:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 8:00 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 11:00 AM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 2:00 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 4:00 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 5:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 8:00 PM | same day |
Why people convert WAT to WET time
- Scheduling a call from WAT to WET: a 10:00 AM start in WAT lands at 9:00 AM in WET, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both WAT and WET are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM WAT time (9:00 AM–4:00 PM WET). That is roughly 7 hours of usable overlap.
- Watching a live event or market open: WAT viewers need 8:00 AM in WET to catch a 9:00 AM start there, and 1:00 AM 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 -1h gap is not.
- Block 10:00 AM–5:00 PM WAT as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from WAT and need WET 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 WET (Western European Time)
Western European Time (WET) is used in Portugal, the Canary Islands (Spain), Morocco, and several other locations. It is equivalent to GMT/UTC. During summer, Portugal and the Canary Islands switch to WEST (Western European Summer Time, UTC+01:00).
Best time to call between WAT and WET
Both WAT and WET sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 10:00 AM–5:00 PM WAT, which is 9:00 AM–4:00 PM WET. That gives roughly 7 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
WAT and WET share 7 hours of working-hours overlap (10:00 AM–5:00 PM WAT), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.
WAT is 1 hour behind WET (WAT UTC+01:00 → WET UTC+00:00). The shared working window is 10:00 AM–5:00 PM WAT. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
WAT
Does not observe DST
WET
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC+00:00 · DST: UTC+01:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Oct 25, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between WAT and WET?
WAT (WAT, UTC+01:00) is 1 hour behind WET (WET, UTC+00:00). The gap is currently -1h.
How do I convert WAT time to WET time?
Add -1h to WAT local time. For example, 9:00 AM in WAT is 8:00 AM in WET.
What time is it in WET right now?
WET uses WET at UTC+00:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -1h offset from WAT.
What is the best time to call WET from WAT?
Call between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM WAT — that maps to 9:00 AM–4:00 PM WET and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is behind, WAT or WET?
WAT is 1 hour behind WET. When it is 12:00 PM in WAT it is 11:00 AM in WET.
Does daylight saving time affect the WAT–WET difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -1h offset between WAT and WET is fixed all year.
Which other cities share WAT's time zone?
WAT also covers Lagos, Abuja, Douala, Yaoundé, Luanda, Kinshasa, Brazzaville.
Which countries use WAT, WAT's zone?
WAT is used in Nigeria, Cameroon, Chad, Congo, Angola, Niger, Gabon, Equatorial Guinea.
Is there a day difference between WAT and WET?
Not normally. The -1h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between WAT and WET?
WET is -1h from WAT.
What timezone is WAT in?
WAT operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is WET in?
WET operates on its local timezone.
Which countries use WAT (West Africa Time)?
WAT is used in Nigeria, Cameroon, Chad, Congo, Angola, Niger, and 2 more countries.
Does WAT observe daylight saving time?
No, WAT does not observe daylight saving time and remains at UTC+01:00 year-round.
What are some interesting facts about WAT?
Lagos, Nigeria is the most populous city in Africa. WAT is the same offset as CET (UTC+01:00).
Which cities are in the WET timezone?
Major cities in the WET timezone include Lisbon, Porto, Casablanca, Las Palmas, Funchal, Rabat.
What is the UTC offset for WET?
Western European Time (WET) is at UTC+00:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to WEST.
What should I know about the WET timezone?
Portugal is the only mainland European country in the WET time zone. The Canary Islands are on WET despite being part of Spain (which uses CET).
When is it midnight in WAT, what time is it in WET?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in WAT (WAT), it is -1h later in WET (WET).
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