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WAT Time Now

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Wednesday, November 11, 2026
West Africa Time (WAT) · UTC+1

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

WAT is 6 hours ahead of EST (Eastern Standard Time).

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.

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 51m · Solar noon 12:30

Time in WAT vs major world cities

CityLocal timeDifference from WAT
New York Tue6 hours behind
Los Angeles Tue9 hours behind
London Wed1 hour behind
Paris Wedsame time
Dubai Wed3 hours ahead
Mumbai Wed4.5 hours ahead
Singapore Wed7 hours ahead
Tokyo Wed8 hours ahead
Sydney Wed10 hours ahead
Johannesburg Wed1 hour ahead
São Paulo Tue4 hours behind
Chicago Tue7 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.