AKST to WAT Converter
WAT is 10 hours ahead of AKST. 9:00 AM AKST = 7:00 PM WAT.
WAT is 10 hours ahead of AKST at the moment. To convert AKST to WAT, add 10 hours to the AKST time: 9:00 AM AKST = 7:00 PM WAT.
AKST (Alaska Time) is used in Most of Alaska (Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau). WAT (West Africa Time) is used in Nigeria, Cameroon, Angola, DR Congo (west).
AKST to WAT time conversion table
AKST to WAT on 6 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| AKST | WAT | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM AKST | 10:00 AM WAT | — |
| 1:00 AM AKST | 11:00 AM WAT | — |
| 2:00 AM AKST | 12:00 PM WAT | — |
| 3:00 AM AKST | 1:00 PM WAT | — |
| 4:00 AM AKST | 2:00 PM WAT | — |
| 5:00 AM AKST | 3:00 PM WAT | — |
| 6:00 AM AKST | 4:00 PM WAT | — |
| 7:00 AM AKST | 5:00 PM WAT | — |
| 8:00 AM AKST | 6:00 PM WAT | — |
| 9:00 AM AKST | 7:00 PM WAT | — |
| 10:00 AM AKST | 8:00 PM WAT | — |
| 11:00 AM AKST | 9:00 PM WAT | — |
| 12:00 PM AKST | 10:00 PM WAT | night |
| 1:00 PM AKST | 11:00 PM WAT | night |
| 2:00 PM AKST | 12:00 AM WAT | next day |
| 3:00 PM AKST | 1:00 AM WAT | next day |
| 4:00 PM AKST | 2:00 AM WAT | next day |
| 5:00 PM AKST | 3:00 AM WAT | next day |
| 6:00 PM AKST | 4:00 AM WAT | next day |
| 7:00 PM AKST | 5:00 AM WAT | next day |
| 8:00 PM AKST | 6:00 AM WAT | next day |
| 9:00 PM AKST | 7:00 AM WAT | next day |
| 10:00 PM AKST | 8:00 AM WAT | next day |
| 11:00 PM AKST | 9:00 AM WAT | next day |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert AKST to WAT
Add 10 hours to the AKST time to get WAT.
Example: 9:00 AM AKST = 7:00 PM WAT.
Across midnight: 10:00 PM AKST = 8:00 AM WAT (next day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between AKST and WAT
The time difference between AKST and WAT is not the same all year, because the two sides change for daylight saving time on different dates. In 2026 it works out like this:
- 31 Dec 2025 – 7 Mar 2026: WAT is 10 hours ahead of AKST.
- 8 Mar 2026 – 31 Oct 2026: WAT is 9 hours ahead of AKST.
- 1 Nov 2026 – 30 Dec 2026: WAT is 10 hours ahead of AKST.
AKST and WAT during daylight saving time
- AKST next changes on 14 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 01:59 local time, from AKST (UTC−9) to AKDT (UTC−8).
- WAT does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+1 all year.
Best time for a meeting between AKST and WAT
AKST and WAT have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 7:00 AM AKST, which is 5:00 PM WAT.
AKST to WAT FAQ
What is the time difference between AKST and WAT?
Right now WAT is 10 hours ahead of AKST. The gap changes 3 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.
What is 9 AM AKST in WAT?
9:00 AM AKST is 7:00 PM WAT.
What is 12 PM (noon) AKST in WAT?
12:00 PM AKST is 10:00 PM WAT.
Is WAT ahead of or behind AKST?
WAT is 10 hours ahead of AKST, so it is later in WAT than in AKST.
Does AKST change for daylight saving time?
Yes. AKST next changes on 14 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from AKST to AKDT.
Does WAT change for daylight saving time?
No. WAT stays on the same offset all year, so conversions never shift for daylight saving time.
What is the best time for a meeting between AKST and WAT?
AKST and WAT have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 7:00 AM AKST, which is 5:00 PM WAT.
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Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.