WAT to EAT Converter
EAT is 2 hours ahead of WAT. 9:00 AM WAT = 11:00 AM EAT.
EAT is 2 hours ahead of WAT. To convert WAT to EAT, add 2 hours to the WAT time: 9:00 AM WAT = 11:00 AM EAT.
WAT (West Africa Time) is used in Nigeria, Cameroon, Angola, DR Congo (west). EAT (East Africa Time) is used in Kenya, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Uganda, Somalia.
WAT to EAT time conversion table
WAT to EAT on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| WAT | EAT |
|---|---|
| 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 | 8:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| WAT | EAT |
|---|---|
| 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 | 4:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| WAT | EAT |
|---|---|
| 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 | 12:00 AM+1 |
| 11:00 PM | 1:00 AM+1 |
Conversion table from WAT to EAT 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 EAT, −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 EAT
Add 2 hours to the WAT time to get EAT.
Example: 9:00 AM WAT = 11:00 AM EAT.
Across midnight: 10:00 PM WAT = 12:00 AM EAT (next day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between WAT and EAT
The time difference between WAT and EAT is 2 hours all year – EAT is ahead of WAT.
WAT and EAT during daylight saving time
- WAT does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+1 all year.
- EAT does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+3 all year.
Best time for a meeting between WAT and EAT
WAT and EAT share 6 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM WAT lands between 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM EAT, inside working hours for both.
WAT to EAT FAQ
What is the time difference between WAT and EAT?
EAT is 2 hours ahead of WAT all year. 9:00 AM WAT = 11:00 AM EAT.
What is 9 AM WAT in EAT?
9:00 AM WAT is 11:00 AM EAT.
What is 12 PM (noon) WAT in EAT?
12:00 PM WAT is 2:00 PM EAT.
Is EAT ahead of or behind WAT?
EAT is 2 hours ahead of WAT, so it is later in EAT 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 EAT change for daylight saving time?
No. EAT stays on the same offset all year, so conversions never shift for daylight saving time.
What is the best time for a meeting between WAT and EAT?
WAT and EAT share 6 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM WAT lands between 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM EAT, inside working hours for both.
Related conversions
Convert EAT to WAT
Convert WAT to other time zones
Convert other time zones to EAT
Learn more
Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.