ICT to WAT
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WATGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
ICT and WAT on the World Map
The map below highlights the ICT (Indochina Time) and WAT (West Africa Time) timezone regions across the globe.
ICT – Indochina Time
UTC+07:00Indochina Time (ICT) is the time zone for Vietnam, Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia, 7 hours ahead of UTC.
- •Bangkok is one of the most visited cities in the world.
- •ICT is 12 hours ahead of EST.
- •Thailand, Vietnam, and Cambodia all share ICT.
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.
ICT vs WAT: Offsets, DST and Best Call Times
ICT runs on Indochina Time (ICT) at UTC+07:00. WAT runs on West Africa Time (WAT) at UTC+01:00. That puts ICT 6 hours behind WAT — a difference of -6h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in ICT it is 3:00 AM in WAT. Midnight in ICT is 6:00 PM in WAT. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
ICT to WAT time conversion table
| ICT (ICT) | WAT (WAT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 6:00 PM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 12:00 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 1:00 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 2:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 3:00 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 6:00 AM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 9:00 AM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 11:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 12:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 3:00 PM | same day |
Why people convert ICT to WAT time
- Scheduling a call from ICT to WAT: a 10:00 AM start in ICT lands at 4:00 AM in WAT, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both ICT and WAT are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM ICT time (9:00 AM–11:00 AM WAT). That is roughly 2 hours of usable overlap.
- Keeping family and friends in sync: knowing that 8:00 PM in ICT is 2:00 PM in WAT makes it easy to avoid calling at 3 AM.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM ICT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -6h gap is not.
- Block 3:00 PM–5:00 PM ICT as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from ICT and need WAT colleagues present.
About ICT (Indochina Time)
Indochina Time (ICT) is used across Southeast Asia including Vietnam, Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia. Indonesia (Western time, WIB) also uses UTC+07:00. ICT does not observe daylight saving time.
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).
Best time to call between ICT and WAT
Both ICT and WAT sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 3:00 PM–5:00 PM ICT, which is 9:00 AM–11:00 AM WAT. That gives roughly 2 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
ICT and WAT overlap for about 2 hours during the working day — enough for meetings if you avoid the edges of the window.
ICT is 6 hours behind WAT (ICT UTC+07:00 → WAT UTC+01:00). The shared working window is 3:00 PM–5:00 PM ICT. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between ICT and WAT?
ICT (ICT, UTC+07:00) is 6 hours behind WAT (WAT, UTC+01:00). The gap is currently -6h.
How do I convert ICT time to WAT time?
Add -6h to ICT local time. For example, 9:00 AM in ICT is 3:00 AM in WAT.
What time is it in WAT right now?
WAT uses WAT at UTC+01:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -6h offset from ICT.
What is the best time to call WAT from ICT?
Call between 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM ICT — that maps to 9:00 AM–11:00 AM WAT and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is behind, ICT or WAT?
ICT is 6 hours behind WAT. When it is 12:00 PM in ICT it is 6:00 AM in WAT.
Does daylight saving time affect the ICT–WAT difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -6h offset between ICT and WAT is fixed all year.
Which other cities share ICT's time zone?
ICT also covers Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Jakarta, Phnom Penh, Vientiane.
Which countries use ICT, ICT's zone?
ICT is used in Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Indonesia (WIB).
Is there a day difference between ICT and WAT?
Not normally. The -6h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between ICT and WAT?
WAT is -6h from ICT.
What timezone is ICT in?
ICT operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is WAT in?
WAT operates on its local timezone.
Which countries use ICT (Indochina Time)?
ICT is used in Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Indonesia (WIB).
Does ICT observe daylight saving time?
No, ICT does not observe daylight saving time and remains at UTC+07:00 year-round.
What are some interesting facts about ICT?
Bangkok is one of the most visited cities in the world. ICT is 12 hours ahead of EST.
Which cities are in the WAT timezone?
Major cities in the WAT timezone include Lagos, Abuja, Douala, Yaoundé, Luanda, Kinshasa, Brazzaville.
What is the UTC offset for WAT?
West Africa Time (WAT) is at UTC+01:00.
What should I know about the WAT timezone?
Lagos, Nigeria is the most populous city in Africa. WAT is the same offset as CET (UTC+01:00).
When is it midnight in ICT, what time is it in WAT?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in ICT (ICT), it is -6h later in WAT (WAT).
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