WAT to PDT
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PDTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
WAT and PDT on the World Map
The map below highlights the WAT (West Africa Time) and PDT (Pacific Daylight Time) timezone regions across the globe.
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.
PDT – Pacific Daylight Time
UTC-07:00Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) is the daylight saving offset on the US/Canada Pacific coast, 7 hours behind UTC.
- •PDT aligns with MST at UTC-07:00.
- •Tech company earnings calls often reference PDT/PST times.
WAT vs PDT: Offsets, DST and Best Call Times
WAT runs on West Africa Time (WAT) at UTC+01:00. PDT runs on Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) at UTC-07:00. That puts WAT 8 hours behind PDT — a difference of -8h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in WAT it is 1:00 AM in PDT. Midnight in WAT is 4:00 PM in PDT. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
WAT to PDT time conversion table
| WAT (WAT) | PDT (PDT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 4:00 PM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 10:00 PM | previous day |
| 7:00 AM | 11:00 PM | previous day |
| 8:00 AM | 12:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 1:00 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 4:00 AM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 7:00 AM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 9:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 10:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 1:00 PM | same day |
Why people convert WAT to PDT time
- Scheduling a call from WAT to PDT: a 10:00 AM start in WAT lands at 2:00 AM in PDT, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Handling a -8h gap: WAT and PDT 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 PDT is 1:00 AM in WAT.
- Coordinating a WAT-based team with PDT contacts: quoting times in the other side's local clock — not your own — removes the single biggest source of missed meetings.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM WAT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -8h gap is not.
- With a -8h gap there is no shared 9-to-5 window, so alternate the early start: one week WAT takes the early slot, the next week PDT 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 PDT (Pacific Daylight Time)
Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) is observed from March to November on the Pacific coast. During PDT, the west coast is 7 hours behind UTC and only 2 hours behind the east coast's EDT.
Best time to call between WAT and PDT
With a -8h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. PDT opens at 9:00 AM PDT, which is 1:00 AM in WAT, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.
Business hours overlap
WAT and PDT have no shared working hours because of the -8h gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.
WAT is 8 hours behind PDT (WAT UTC+01:00 → PDT UTC-07:00). 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
PDT
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-08:00 · DST: UTC-07:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between WAT and PDT?
WAT (WAT, UTC+01:00) is 8 hours behind PDT (PDT, UTC-07:00). The gap is currently -8h.
How do I convert WAT time to PDT time?
Add -8h to WAT local time. For example, 9:00 AM in WAT is 1:00 AM in PDT.
What time is it in PDT right now?
PDT uses PDT at UTC-07:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -8h offset from WAT.
What is the best time to call PDT from WAT?
There is no shared working-hours window because of the -8h gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in WAT, which is 5:00 AM in PDT.
Which is behind, WAT or PDT?
WAT is 8 hours behind PDT. When it is 12:00 PM in WAT it is 4:00 AM in PDT.
Does daylight saving time affect the WAT–PDT difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -8h offset between WAT and PDT is fixed all year.
Which other cities share WAT's time zone?
WAT also covers Lagos, Abuja, Douala, Yaoundé, Luanda, Kinshasa, Brazzaville.
Which countries use WAT, WAT's zone?
WAT is used in Nigeria, Cameroon, Chad, Congo, Angola, Niger, Gabon, Equatorial Guinea.
Is there a day difference between WAT and PDT?
Not normally. The -8h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between WAT and PDT?
PDT is -8h from WAT.
What timezone is WAT in?
WAT operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is PDT in?
PDT operates on its local timezone.
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 PDT timezone?
Major cities in the PDT timezone include Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Vancouver, Portland.
What is the UTC offset for PDT?
Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) is at UTC-07:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to PST.
What should I know about the PDT timezone?
PDT aligns with MST at UTC-07:00. Tech company earnings calls often reference PDT/PST times.
When is it midnight in WAT, what time is it in PDT?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in WAT (WAT), it is -8h later in PDT (PDT).
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