AWST to WAT Converter
WAT is 7 hours behind AWST. 9:00 AM AWST = 2:00 AM WAT.
WAT is 7 hours behind AWST. To convert AWST to WAT, subtract 7 hours from the AWST time: 9:00 AM AWST = 2:00 AM WAT.
AWST (Australian Western Time) is used in Western Australia (Perth). WAT (West Africa Time) is used in Nigeria, Cameroon, Angola, DR Congo (west).
AWST to WAT time conversion table
AWST to WAT on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| AWST | WAT | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM AWST | 5:00 PM WAT | previous day |
| 1:00 AM AWST | 6:00 PM WAT | previous day |
| 2:00 AM AWST | 7:00 PM WAT | previous day |
| 3:00 AM AWST | 8:00 PM WAT | previous day |
| 4:00 AM AWST | 9:00 PM WAT | previous day |
| 5:00 AM AWST | 10:00 PM WAT | previous day |
| 6:00 AM AWST | 11:00 PM WAT | previous day |
| 7:00 AM AWST | 12:00 AM WAT | night |
| 8:00 AM AWST | 1:00 AM WAT | night |
| 9:00 AM AWST | 2:00 AM WAT | night |
| 10:00 AM AWST | 3:00 AM WAT | night |
| 11:00 AM AWST | 4:00 AM WAT | night |
| 12:00 PM AWST | 5:00 AM WAT | night |
| 1:00 PM AWST | 6:00 AM WAT | — |
| 2:00 PM AWST | 7:00 AM WAT | — |
| 3:00 PM AWST | 8:00 AM WAT | — |
| 4:00 PM AWST | 9:00 AM WAT | work hours |
| 5:00 PM AWST | 10:00 AM WAT | — |
| 6:00 PM AWST | 11:00 AM WAT | — |
| 7:00 PM AWST | 12:00 PM WAT | — |
| 8:00 PM AWST | 1:00 PM WAT | — |
| 9:00 PM AWST | 2:00 PM WAT | — |
| 10:00 PM AWST | 3:00 PM WAT | — |
| 11:00 PM AWST | 4:00 PM WAT | — |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert AWST to WAT
Subtract 7 hours from the AWST time to get WAT.
Example: 9:00 AM AWST = 2:00 AM WAT.
Across midnight: 1:00 AM AWST = 6:00 PM WAT (previous day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between AWST and WAT
The time difference between AWST and WAT is 7 hours all year – WAT is behind AWST.
AWST and WAT during daylight saving time
- AWST does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+8 all year.
- WAT does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+1 all year.
Best time for a meeting between AWST and WAT
AWST and WAT share 1 hour of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM AWST lands between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM WAT, inside working hours for both.
AWST to WAT FAQ
What is the time difference between AWST and WAT?
WAT is 7 hours behind AWST all year. 9:00 AM AWST = 2:00 AM WAT.
What is 9 AM AWST in WAT?
9:00 AM AWST is 2:00 AM WAT.
What is 12 PM (noon) AWST in WAT?
12:00 PM AWST is 5:00 AM WAT.
Is WAT ahead of or behind AWST?
WAT is 7 hours behind AWST, so it is earlier in WAT than in AWST.
Does AWST change for daylight saving time?
No. AWST stays on the same offset all year, so conversions never shift for daylight saving time.
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 AWST and WAT?
AWST and WAT share 1 hour of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM AWST lands between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM WAT, inside working hours for both.
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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.