AEDT to WAT
-10hAEDT
AEDTSOURCEWAT
WATGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
AEDT and WAT on the World Map
The map below highlights the AEDT (Australian Eastern Daylight Time) and WAT (West Africa Time) timezone regions across the globe.
AEDT – Australian Eastern Daylight Time
UTC+11:00Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT, UTC+11:00) is the daylight saving period in south-eastern Australia, from October to April.
- •AEDT runs from the first Sunday in October to the first Sunday in April.
- •AEDT is one hour ahead of Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST).
- •Queensland does not observe daylight saving, so Brisbane stays on AEST.
- •During AEDT, Sydney is 16 hours ahead of New York and 11 hours ahead of UTC.
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.
Time Conversion Guide: AEDT to WAT
AEDT runs on Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) at UTC+11:00. WAT runs on West Africa Time (WAT) at UTC+01:00. That puts AEDT 10 hours behind WAT — a difference of -10h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in AEDT it is 11:00 PM in WAT on the previous day. Midnight in AEDT is 2:00 PM in WAT. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
AEDT to WAT time conversion table
| AEDT (AEDT) | WAT (WAT) | 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 AEDT to WAT time
- Scheduling a call from AEDT to WAT: a 10:00 AM start in AEDT lands at 12:00 AM in WAT, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Handling a -10h gap: AEDT and WAT 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 WAT is 11:00 PM in AEDT.
- Watching a live event or market open: AEDT viewers need 11:00 PM in WAT to catch a 9:00 AM start there, and 10:00 AM if the event is anchored to AEDT.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM AEDT" 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 AEDT takes the early slot, the next week WAT does.
About AEDT (Australian Eastern Daylight Time)
Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) is the daylight saving period in south-eastern Australia, one hour ahead of Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST, UTC+10:00). Because Australia is in the southern hemisphere, AEDT runs through the summer — from the first Sunday in October to the first Sunday in April — which is almost exactly the reverse of the European and North American schedules. New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania and the Australian Capital Territory observe it; Queensland and the Northern Territory do not, so Brisbane stays on AEST year round while Sydney moves to AEDT. During AEDT, Sydney is 11 hours ahead of UTC and 16 hours ahead of New York.
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 AEDT and WAT
With a -10h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. WAT opens at 9:00 AM WAT, which is 11:00 PM in AEDT, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.
Business hours overlap
AEDT and WAT have no shared working hours because of the -10h gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.
AEDT is 10 hours behind WAT (AEDT UTC+11:00 → WAT UTC+01:00). 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
AEDT
❄ Currently in Standard Time
Standard: UTC+10:00 · DST: UTC+11:00
Clocks spring forward on Sat, Oct 3, 2026
WAT
Does not observe DST
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between AEDT and WAT?
AEDT (AEDT, UTC+11:00) is 10 hours behind WAT (WAT, UTC+01:00). The gap is currently -10h.
How do I convert AEDT time to WAT time?
Add -10h to AEDT local time. For example, 9:00 AM in AEDT is 11:00 PM in WAT (previous day).
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 -10h offset from AEDT.
What is the best time to call WAT from AEDT?
There is no shared working-hours window because of the -10h gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in AEDT, which is 3:00 AM in WAT.
Which is behind, AEDT or WAT?
AEDT is 10 hours behind WAT. When it is 12:00 PM in AEDT it is 2:00 AM in WAT.
Does daylight saving time affect the AEDT–WAT difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -10h offset between AEDT and WAT is fixed all year.
Which other cities share AEDT's time zone?
AEDT also covers Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra, Hobart, Newcastle.
Which countries use AEDT, AEDT's zone?
AEDT is used in Australia (NSW, Victoria, Tasmania, ACT).
Is there a day difference between AEDT and WAT?
Not normally. The -10h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between AEDT and WAT?
WAT is -10h from AEDT.
What timezone is AEDT in?
AEDT operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is WAT in?
WAT operates on its local timezone.
Which countries use AEDT (Australian Eastern Daylight Time)?
AEDT is used in Australia (NSW, Victoria, Tasmania, ACT).
Does AEDT observe daylight saving time?
Yes, AEDT switches to AEDT during summer months.
What are some interesting facts about AEDT?
AEDT runs from the first Sunday in October to the first Sunday in April. AEDT is one hour ahead of Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST).
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 AEDT, what time is it in WAT?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in AEDT (AEDT), it is -10h later in WAT (WAT).
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