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 Hong Kong

+7h

WAT

WATSOURCE

UTC+01:00

HH12

MM00

12:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Hong Kong

HKT

Hong Kong · UTC+08:00

HH07

MM00

19:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Quick Reference

Time Conversion Table

WAT

Hong Kong

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 HKT on the World Map

The map below highlights the WAT (West Africa Time) and HKT (Hong Kong Time) timezone regions across the globe.

WAT Zone

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HKT 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

HKT – Hong Kong Time

UTC+08:00

Hong Kong Time (HKT, UTC+08:00) is the time zone for Hong Kong, 8 hours ahead of UTC.

Countries in HKT

Hong Kong SAR

Major Cities in HKT

Hong KongKowloonTsuen WanSha Tin

Key Facts about HKT

•Hong Kong does not observe daylight saving time and has kept UTC+08:00 since 1979.
•HKT shares its offset with China Standard Time, Singapore Time and Philippine Time.
•The Hong Kong Stock Exchange opens at 09:30 HKT.
•Hong Kong Time does not change with the seasons, so its gap to other zones is fixed.

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

Learn more about HKT on Wikipedia

About Hong Kong

Wikipedia

Hong Kong Time (HKT) is UTC+8 with no daylight saving. As a major financial gateway to China, Hong Kong trading hours overlap with European morning sessions.

Population:7.5 million

Metro:7.5 million

Business Hours:9:00 AM - 6:00 PM HKT

Currency:HKD (HK$)

Stock Exchange:HKEX (Hong Kong Stock Exchange)

Key Landmarks

Victoria PeakTian Tan BuddhaVictoria HarbourStar FerryHong Kong Disneyland

Did You Know?

The city has one of the world's most efficient and affordable public transit systems.

Learn more about HKT timezone →

Understanding the +7h Gap: WAT vs Hong Kong

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

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

WAT to Hong Kong time conversion table

WAT (WAT)	Hong Kong (HKT)	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 Hong Kong time

Scheduling a call from WAT to Hong Kong: a 10:00 AM start in WAT lands at 5:00 PM in Hong Kong, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
Finding shared working hours: both WAT and Hong Kong are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM WAT time (4:00 PM–5:00 PM HKT). That is roughly 1 hours of usable overlap.
Booking travel or deliveries: tracking Hong Kong local time against WAT keeps pickup windows and arrival estimates honest across the +7h offset.

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 Hong Kong 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 HKT (Hong Kong Time)

Hong Kong Time (HKT) is fixed at UTC+08:00 all year and does not observe daylight saving time. Hong Kong last used summer time in 1979 and has kept a single offset since. HKT shares the UTC+08:00 offset with China Standard Time, Singapore Time, Malaysian Time, Philippine Time and Australian Western Standard Time, but is listed separately because Hong Kong maintains its own timekeeping authority. As a major financial centre, Hong Kong's trading hours set the rhythm for markets across Asia, opening at 09:30 HKT which is 01:30 in London and 20:30 the previous evening in New York.

Best time to call between WAT and Hong Kong

Both WAT and Hong Kong 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 HKT. That gives roughly 1 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.

Business hours overlap

WAT and Hong Kong 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 Hong Kong (WAT UTC+01:00 → HKT 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

🌍

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 Hong Kong?

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

How do I convert WAT time to Hong Kong time?

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

What time is it in Hong Kong right now?

Hong Kong uses HKT 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.

What is the best time to call Hong Kong from WAT?

Call between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM WAT — that maps to 4:00 PM–5:00 PM HKT and keeps both parties inside the working day.

Which is ahead, WAT or Hong Kong?

WAT is 7 hours ahead of Hong Kong. When it is 12:00 PM in WAT it is 7:00 PM in Hong Kong.

Do WAT and Hong Kong use different time zones?

WAT uses WAT at UTC+01:00, while Hong Kong (Hong Kong) uses HKT at UTC+08:00. The IANA identifiers are Africa/Lagos and Asia/Hong_Kong.

Does daylight saving time affect the WAT–Hong Kong difference?

Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the +7h offset between WAT and Hong Kong 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 Hong Kong?

Not normally. The +7h gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.

What is the time difference between WAT and Hong Kong?

Hong Kong is +7h from WAT.

What timezone is WAT in?

WAT operates on its local timezone.

What timezone is Hong Kong in?

Hong Kong Time (HKT) is UTC+8 with no daylight saving. As a major financial gateway to China, Hong Kong trading hours overlap with European morning sessions.

What are the business hours in Hong Kong?

Standard business hours in Hong Kong are 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM HKT.

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 HKT timezone?

Major cities in the HKT timezone include Hong Kong, Kowloon, Tsuen Wan, Sha Tin.

What is the UTC offset for HKT?

Hong Kong Time (HKT) is at UTC+08:00.

What should I know about the HKT timezone?

Hong Kong does not observe daylight saving time and has kept UTC+08:00 since 1979. HKT shares its offset with China Standard Time, Singapore Time and Philippine Time.