WAT to BST Converter
GMT is 1 hour behind WAT. 9:00 AM WAT = 8:00 AM GMT.
GMT is 1 hour behind WAT at the moment. To convert WAT to BST, subtract 1 hour from the WAT time: 9:00 AM WAT = 8:00 AM GMT.
WAT (West Africa Time) is used in Nigeria, Cameroon, Angola, DR Congo (west). BST (British Time) is used in United Kingdom from late March to late October.
BST here means British Summer Time, not Bangladesh Standard Time. BST (British Summer Time) is not in force right now: United Kingdom from late March to late October is currently on GMT. This page uses whichever name applies on the date you pick, so the numbers below say GMT.
WAT to BST time conversion table
WAT to BST on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| WAT | BST |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 11:00 PM−1 |
| 1:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| WAT | BST |
|---|---|
| 8:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| WAT | BST |
|---|---|
| 4:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
Conversion table from WAT to BST for 7 Nov 2026. A tick marks hours that fall between 9 AM and 5 PM in both places. +1 means the next day in BST, −1 the previous day.
- ✓ marks 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Greyed times are night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert WAT to BST
Subtract 1 hour from the WAT time to get BST.
Example: 9:00 AM WAT = 8:00 AM GMT.
Across midnight: 12:00 AM WAT = 11:00 PM GMT (previous day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between WAT and BST
The time difference between WAT and BST 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: BST is 1 hour behind of WAT.
- 29 Mar 2026 – 24 Oct 2026: BST and WAT are on the same time.
- 25 Oct 2026 – 31 Dec 2026: BST is 1 hour behind of WAT.
WAT and BST during daylight saving time
- WAT does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+1 all year.
- BST next changes on 28 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 00:59 local time, from GMT (UTC+0) to BST (UTC+1).
Best time for a meeting between WAT and BST
WAT and BST share 7 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM WAT lands between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM GMT, inside working hours for both.
WAT to BST FAQ
What is the time difference between WAT and BST?
Right now GMT is 1 hour behind WAT. The gap changes 3 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.
What is 9 AM WAT in BST?
9:00 AM WAT is 8:00 AM GMT.
What is 12 PM (noon) WAT in BST?
12:00 PM WAT is 11:00 AM GMT.
Is BST ahead of or behind WAT?
GMT is 1 hour behind WAT, so it is earlier in BST than in WAT.
Does WAT change for daylight saving time?
No. WAT stays on the same offset all year, so conversions never shift for daylight saving time.
Does BST change for daylight saving time?
Yes. BST next changes on 28 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from GMT to BST.
What is the best time for a meeting between WAT and BST?
WAT and BST share 7 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM WAT lands between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM GMT, inside working hours for both.
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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.