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 AKST

-10h

WAT

WATSOURCE

UTC+01:00

HH12

MM00

12:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

AKST

UTC-08:00☀ DST active

HH02

MM00

02:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Quick Reference

Time Conversion Table

WAT

AKST

12:00 AM

3:00 PM-1

2:00 AM

5:00 PM-1

4:00 AM

7:00 PM-1

6:00 AM

9:00 PM-1

8:00 AM

11:00 PM-1

10:00 AM

1:00 AM

12:00 PM

3:00 AM

2:00 PM

5:00 AM

4:00 PM

7:00 AM

6:00 PM

9:00 AM

8:00 PM

11:00 AM

10:00 PM

1:00 PM

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

WAT and AKST on the World Map

The map below highlights the WAT (West Africa Time) and AKST (Alaska Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.

WAT Zone

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AKST 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

AKST – Alaska Standard Time

UTC-09:00

Alaska Standard Time (AKST) is the time zone for the state of Alaska, 9 hours behind UTC.

Countries in AKST

United States (Alaska)

Major Cities in AKST

AnchorageFairbanksJuneauSitkaWasilla

Key Facts about AKST

•Alaska is the largest US state by area but has only about 730,000 residents.
•Anchorage is the most populous city in AKST with about 290,000 people.
•The Aleutian Islands use HAST instead of AKST.

Daylight Saving:Yes – switches to AKDT

Learn more about AKST on Wikipedia

Comparing Time Zones: WAT and AKST

WAT runs on West Africa Time (WAT) at UTC+01:00. AKST runs on Alaska Standard Time (AKST) at UTC-09:00. That puts WAT 10 hours behind AKST — a difference of -10h at the current offsets.

In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in WAT it is 11:00 PM in AKST on the previous day. Midnight in WAT is 2:00 PM in AKST. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.

WAT to AKST time conversion table

WAT (WAT)	AKST (AKST)	Day
12:00 AM	2:00 PM	previous day
6:00 AM	8:00 PM	previous day
7:00 AM	9:00 PM	previous day
8:00 AM	10:00 PM	previous day
9:00 AM	11:00 PM	previous day
12:00 PM	2:00 AM	same day
3:00 PM	5:00 AM	same day
5:00 PM	7:00 AM	same day
6:00 PM	8:00 AM	same day
9:00 PM	11:00 AM	same day

Why people convert WAT to AKST time

Scheduling a call from WAT to AKST: a 10:00 AM start in WAT lands at 12:00 AM in AKST, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
Handling a -10h gap: WAT and AKST have no overlap inside a normal 9-to-5 day, so real-time meetings need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side. 9:00 AM in AKST is 11:00 PM in WAT.
Keeping family and friends in sync: knowing that 8:00 PM in WAT is 10:00 AM in AKST makes it easy to avoid calling at 3 AM.

Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM WAT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -10h gap is not.
With a -10h gap there is no shared 9-to-5 window, so alternate the early start: one week WAT takes the early slot, the next week AKST does.

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 AKST (Alaska Standard Time)

Alaska Standard Time (AKST) is used in nearly all of Alaska. Due to Alaska's vast geographic size, the Aleutian Islands use Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time instead. During summer months, Alaska switches to Alaska Daylight Time (AKDT, UTC-08:00).

Best time to call between WAT and AKST

With a -10h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. AKST opens at 9:00 AM AKST, which is 11:00 PM in WAT, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.

Business hours overlap

WAT and AKST have no shared working hours because of the -10h gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.

WAT is 10 hours behind AKST (WAT UTC+01:00 → AKST UTC-09:00). There is no shared 9-to-5 window, so plan around an early or late slot. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.

🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info

WAT

Does not observe DST

AKST

☀ Currently in DST

Standard: UTC-09:00 · DST: UTC-08:00

Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026

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

☀️

Daylight Saving Time

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between WAT and AKST?

WAT (WAT, UTC+01:00) is 10 hours behind AKST (AKST, UTC-09:00). The gap is currently -10h.

How do I convert WAT time to AKST time?

Add -10h to WAT local time. For example, 9:00 AM in WAT is 11:00 PM in AKST (previous day).

What time is it in AKST right now?

AKST uses AKST at UTC-09:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -10h offset from WAT.