Does it handle Daylight Saving Time?

Yes, the tool automatically adjusts for Daylight Saving Time based on the specific date you select, ensuring accurate conversions year-round.

Can I add multiple cities?

Yes, you can add as many cities as you need to the dashboard to compare times across your entire global network simultaneously.

AWST to Nigeria

-7h

AWST

AWSTSOURCE

UTC+08:00

HH12

MM00

12:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Nigeria

WAT

UTC+01:00

HH05

MM00

05:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Quick Reference

Time Conversion Table

AWST

Nigeria

12:00 AM

5:00 PM-1

2:00 AM

7:00 PM-1

4:00 AM

9:00 PM-1

6:00 AM

11:00 PM-1

8:00 AM

1:00 AM

10:00 AM

3:00 AM

12:00 PM

5:00 AM

2:00 PM

7:00 AM

4:00 PM

9:00 AM

6:00 PM

11:00 AM

8:00 PM

1:00 PM

10:00 PM

3:00 PM

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

AWST and WAT on the World Map

The map below highlights the AWST (Australian Western Standard Time) and WAT (West Africa Time) timezone regions across the globe.

AWST Zone

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WAT Zone

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AWST – Australian Western Standard Time

UTC+08:00

Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) is the time zone for Western Australia, 8 hours ahead of UTC.

Countries in AWST

Australia (Western Australia)

Major Cities in AWST

PerthMandurahBunburyGeraldton

Key Facts about AWST

•Western Australia does not observe daylight saving time.
•Perth is the most isolated major city in the world.
•AWST is the same offset as China Standard Time and Singapore Time.

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

Learn more about AWST on Wikipedia

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

Time Conversion Guide: AWST to Nigeria

AWST runs on Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) at UTC+08:00. Nigeria runs on West Africa Time (WAT) at UTC+01:00. That puts AWST 7 hours behind Nigeria — a difference of -7h at the current offsets.

In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in AWST it is 2:00 AM in Nigeria. Midnight in AWST is 5:00 PM in Nigeria. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.

AWST to Nigeria time conversion table

AWST (AWST)	Nigeria (WAT)	Day
12:00 AM	5:00 PM	previous day
6:00 AM	11:00 PM	previous day
7:00 AM	12:00 AM	same day
8:00 AM	1:00 AM	same day
9:00 AM	2:00 AM	same day
12:00 PM	5:00 AM	same day
3:00 PM	8:00 AM	same day
5:00 PM	10:00 AM	same day
6:00 PM	11:00 AM	same day
9:00 PM	2:00 PM	same day

Why people convert AWST to Nigeria time

Scheduling a call from AWST to Nigeria: a 10:00 AM start in AWST lands at 3:00 AM in Nigeria, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
Finding shared working hours: both AWST and Nigeria are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM AWST time (9:00 AM–10:00 AM WAT). That is roughly 1 hours of usable overlap.
Watching a live event or market open: AWST viewers need 2:00 AM in Nigeria to catch a 9:00 AM start there, and 7:00 AM if the event is anchored to AWST.

Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM AWST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -7h gap is not.
Block 4:00 PM–5:00 PM AWST as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from AWST and need Nigeria colleagues present.

About AWST (Australian Western Standard Time)

Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) is used in Western Australia. WA does not observe daylight saving time, having rejected it in multiple referendums. Perth is the most remote major city in the world.

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 AWST and Nigeria

Both AWST and Nigeria sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 4:00 PM–5:00 PM AWST, which is 9:00 AM–10:00 AM WAT. That gives roughly 1 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.

Business hours overlap

AWST and Nigeria overlap for only 60 minutes (4:00 PM–5:00 PM AWST), so meetings have to be booked precisely.

AWST is 7 hours behind Nigeria (AWST UTC+08:00 → WAT UTC+01:00). The shared working window is 4:00 PM–5:00 PM AWST. 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:

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History of Timekeeping

From sundials to atomic clocks - 5000 years of measuring time

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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 AWST and Nigeria?

AWST (AWST, UTC+08:00) is 7 hours behind Nigeria (WAT, UTC+01:00). The gap is currently -7h.

How do I convert AWST time to Nigeria time?

Add -7h to AWST local time. For example, 9:00 AM in AWST is 2:00 AM in Nigeria.

What time is it in Nigeria right now?

Nigeria 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 -7h offset from AWST.