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WAT Time Now

Saturday, November 14, 2026
Time zone
West Africa Time (WAT)
UTC offset
UTC+1
Daylight saving
Not observed
Sunrise / sunset
06:35 / 18:26

WAT is in use right now in West Africa Time (UTC+1).

WAT is 7 hours ahead of CST (Central Standard Time).

WAT time zone

West Africa Time

West Africa Time (WAT)

IANA: Africa/Lagos · UTC+1

Daylight saving time in WAT

WAT does not use daylight saving time. The offset stays UTC+1 all year.

Sunrise and sunset in WAT today

Sunrise 06:35 · Sunset 18:26

Daylight 11h 50m · Solar noon 12:31

What time zone is WAT in?

WAT is on West Africa Time (WAT, UTC+1). The IANA identifier is Africa/Lagos.

Does WAT observe daylight saving time?

No. WAT keeps UTC+1 all year, so its time difference with places that do change their clocks shifts by an hour twice a year.

Time in WAT vs major world cities

CityLocal timeDifference from WAT
New York Fri6 hours behind
Los Angeles Fri9 hours behind
London Sat1 hour behind
Paris Satsame time
Dubai Sat3 hours ahead
Mumbai Sat4.5 hours ahead
Singapore Sat7 hours ahead
Tokyo Sat8 hours ahead
Sydney Sat10 hours ahead
Johannesburg Sat1 hour ahead
São Paulo Fri4 hours behind
Chicago Fri7 hours behind

November 2026 calendar for WAT

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Frequently asked questions about WAT

What time zone is WAT in?
West Africa Time (WAT), UTC+1; IANA zone Africa/Lagos.
Does WAT have daylight saving time?
No, it stays on UTC+1 all year.