EET to WAT Converter
WAT is 1 hour behind EET. 9:00 AM EET = 8:00 AM WAT.
WAT is 1 hour behind EET at the moment. To convert EET to WAT, subtract 1 hour from the EET time: 9:00 AM EET = 8:00 AM WAT.
EET (Eastern European Time) is used in Greece, Finland, Romania, Bulgaria, Ukraine, Egypt, Israel (as IST), Baltic states. WAT (West Africa Time) is used in Nigeria, Cameroon, Angola, DR Congo (west).
EET to WAT time conversion table
EET to WAT on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| EET | WAT | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM EET | 11:00 PM WAT | previous day |
| 1:00 AM EET | 12:00 AM WAT | night |
| 2:00 AM EET | 1:00 AM WAT | night |
| 3:00 AM EET | 2:00 AM WAT | night |
| 4:00 AM EET | 3:00 AM WAT | night |
| 5:00 AM EET | 4:00 AM WAT | night |
| 6:00 AM EET | 5:00 AM WAT | night |
| 7:00 AM EET | 6:00 AM WAT | — |
| 8:00 AM EET | 7:00 AM WAT | — |
| 9:00 AM EET | 8:00 AM WAT | — |
| 10:00 AM EET | 9:00 AM WAT | work hours |
| 11:00 AM EET | 10:00 AM WAT | work hours |
| 12:00 PM EET | 11:00 AM WAT | work hours |
| 1:00 PM EET | 12:00 PM WAT | work hours |
| 2:00 PM EET | 1:00 PM WAT | work hours |
| 3:00 PM EET | 2:00 PM WAT | work hours |
| 4:00 PM EET | 3:00 PM WAT | work hours |
| 5:00 PM EET | 4:00 PM WAT | — |
| 6:00 PM EET | 5:00 PM WAT | — |
| 7:00 PM EET | 6:00 PM WAT | — |
| 8:00 PM EET | 7:00 PM WAT | — |
| 9:00 PM EET | 8:00 PM WAT | — |
| 10:00 PM EET | 9:00 PM WAT | — |
| 11:00 PM EET | 10:00 PM WAT | night |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert EET to WAT
Subtract 1 hour from the EET time to get WAT.
Example: 9:00 AM EET = 8:00 AM WAT.
Across midnight: 12:00 AM EET = 11:00 PM WAT (previous day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between EET and WAT
The time difference between EET 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:
- 1 Jan 2026 – 28 Mar 2026: WAT is 1 hour behind of EET.
- 29 Mar 2026 – 24 Oct 2026: WAT is 2 hours behind of EET.
- 25 Oct 2026 – 31 Dec 2026: WAT is 1 hour behind of EET.
EET and WAT during daylight saving time
- EET next changes on 28 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 02:59 local time, from EET (UTC+2) to EEST (UTC+3).
- WAT does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+1 all year.
Best time for a meeting between EET and WAT
EET and WAT share 7 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM EET lands between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM WAT, inside working hours for both.
EET to WAT FAQ
What is the time difference between EET and WAT?
Right now WAT is 1 hour behind EET. The gap changes 3 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.
What is 9 AM EET in WAT?
9:00 AM EET is 8:00 AM WAT.
What is 12 PM (noon) EET in WAT?
12:00 PM EET is 11:00 AM WAT.
Is WAT ahead of or behind EET?
WAT is 1 hour behind EET, so it is earlier in WAT than in EET.
Does EET change for daylight saving time?
Yes. EET next changes on 28 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from EET to EEST.
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 EET and WAT?
EET and WAT share 7 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM EET lands between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM WAT, inside working hours for both.
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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.