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Nigeria to Anchorage

-9h

Nigeria

WATSOURCE
UTC+01:00
HH12
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MM00
  
12:00 (24-hr)
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Anchorage

AKDT
USA · UTC-08:00☀ DST active
HH03
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MM00
  
03:00 (24-hr)
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Nigeria
Anchorage
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 AKDT on the World Map

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

WATAKDTLagosAbujaDoualaYaoundéAnchorageFairbanksJuneauSitka
WAT Zone
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AKDT Zone

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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

About Anchorage

Wikipedia

Anchorage operates on Alaska Time (AKST/AKDT), UTC-9. As a global air cargo hub, Anchorage connects Asian and American markets via polar routes.

Population:287,000
Metro:398,000
Business Hours:8:00 AM - 5:00 PM AKST
Currency:USD ($)
Key Landmarks
Anchorage MuseumTony Knowles Coastal TrailFlattop MountainAlaska Wildlife Conservation CenterShip Creek
Did You Know?

Moose occasionally wander through the city streets.

Learn more about AKDT timezone →

Everything You Need to Know About Nigeria and Anchorage Time

Nigeria runs on West Africa Time (WAT) at UTC+01:00. Anchorage runs on Alaska Daylight Time (AKDT) at UTC-08:00, also currently on daylight saving time. That puts Nigeria 9 hours behind Anchorage — a difference of -9h at the current offsets.

In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Nigeria it is 12:00 AM in Anchorage. Midnight in Nigeria is 3:00 PM in Anchorage.Anchorage observes daylight saving time while Nigeria does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.

Nigeria to Anchorage time conversion table

Nigeria (WAT)Anchorage (AKDT)Day
12:00 AM3:00 PMprevious day
6:00 AM9:00 PMprevious day
7:00 AM10:00 PMprevious day
8:00 AM11:00 PMprevious day
9:00 AM12:00 AMsame day
12:00 PM3:00 AMsame day
3:00 PM6:00 AMsame day
5:00 PM8:00 AMsame day
6:00 PM9:00 AMsame day
9:00 PM12:00 PMsame day

Why people convert Nigeria to Anchorage time

  • Scheduling a call from Nigeria to Anchorage: a 10:00 AM start in Nigeria lands at 1:00 AM in Anchorage, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
  • Handling a -9h gap: Nigeria and Anchorage 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 Anchorage is 12:00 AM in Nigeria.
  • Watching a live event or market open: Nigeria viewers need 12:00 AM in Anchorage to catch a 9:00 AM start there, and 9:00 AM if the event is anchored to Nigeria.
  • Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM WAT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -9h gap is not.
  • With a -9h gap there is no shared 9-to-5 window, so alternate the early start: one week Nigeria takes the early slot, the next week Anchorage does.
  • Anchorage: Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026. Any meeting series spanning that date will shift by an hour in local 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).

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 Nigeria and Anchorage

With a -9h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. Anchorage opens at 9:00 AM AKDT, which is 12:00 AM in Nigeria, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.

Business hours overlap

Nigeria and Anchorage have no shared working hours because of the -9h gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.

Nigeria is 9 hours behind Anchorage (WAT UTC+01:00 → AKDT UTC-08:00). 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

Nigeria

Does not observe DST

Anchorage

☀ Currently in DST

Standard: UTC-09:00 · DST: UTC-08:00

Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Nigeria and Anchorage?

Nigeria (WAT, UTC+01:00) is 9 hours behind Anchorage (AKDT, UTC-08:00). The gap is currently -9h.

How do I convert Nigeria time to Anchorage time?

Add -9h to Nigeria local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Nigeria is 12:00 AM in Anchorage.

What time is it in Anchorage right now?

Anchorage uses AKDT at UTC-08:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -9h offset from Nigeria.

What is the best time to call Anchorage from Nigeria?

There is no shared working-hours window because of the -9h gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in Nigeria, which is 4:00 AM in Anchorage.

Which is behind, Nigeria or Anchorage?

Nigeria is 9 hours behind Anchorage. When it is 12:00 PM in Nigeria it is 3:00 AM in Anchorage.

Do Nigeria and Anchorage use different time zones?

Nigeria (Nigeria) uses WAT at UTC+01:00, while Anchorage (USA) uses AKDT at UTC-08:00. The IANA identifiers are Africa/Lagos and America/Anchorage.

Does daylight saving time affect the Nigeria–Anchorage difference?

Yes at the moment: Anchorage is on daylight saving time and Nigeria is not, so the -9h gap shifts by an hour when exactly one of them changes clocks.

Which other cities share Nigeria's time zone?

WAT also covers Lagos, Abuja, Douala, Yaoundé, Luanda, Kinshasa, Brazzaville.

Which countries use WAT, Nigeria's zone?

WAT is used in Nigeria, Cameroon, Chad, Congo, Angola, Niger, Gabon, Equatorial Guinea.

Is there a day difference between Nigeria and Anchorage?

Not normally. The -9h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.

What is the time difference between Nigeria and Anchorage?

Anchorage is -9h from Nigeria.

What timezone is Nigeria in?

Nigeria operates on its local timezone.

What timezone is Anchorage in?

Anchorage operates on Alaska Time (AKST/AKDT), UTC-9. As a global air cargo hub, Anchorage connects Asian and American markets via polar routes.

What are the business hours in Anchorage?

Standard business hours in Anchorage are 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM AKST.

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 AKST timezone?

Major cities in the AKST timezone include Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau, Sitka, Wasilla.

What is the UTC offset for AKST?

Alaska Standard Time (AKST) is at UTC-09:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to AKDT.

What should I know about the AKST timezone?

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.

When is it midnight in Nigeria, what time is it in Anchorage?

When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Nigeria (WAT), it is -9h later in Anchorage (AKST).