WAT to KST Converter
KST is 8 hours ahead of WAT. 9:00 AM WAT = 5:00 PM KST.
KST is 8 hours ahead of WAT. To convert WAT to KST, add 8 hours to the WAT time: 9:00 AM WAT = 5:00 PM KST.
WAT (West Africa Time) is used in Nigeria, Cameroon, Angola, DR Congo (west). KST (Korea Time) is used in South Korea.
WAT to KST time conversion table
WAT to KST on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| WAT | KST |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 5:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 6:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| WAT | KST |
|---|---|
| 8:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 7:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| WAT | KST |
|---|---|
| 4:00 PM | 12:00 AM+1 |
| 5:00 PM | 1:00 AM+1 |
| 6:00 PM | 2:00 AM+1 |
| 7:00 PM | 3:00 AM+1 |
| 8:00 PM | 4:00 AM+1 |
| 9:00 PM | 5:00 AM+1 |
| 10:00 PM | 6:00 AM+1 |
| 11:00 PM | 7:00 AM+1 |
Conversion table from WAT to KST 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 KST, −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 KST
Add 8 hours to the WAT time to get KST.
Example: 9:00 AM WAT = 5:00 PM KST.
Across midnight: 10:00 PM WAT = 6:00 AM KST (next day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between WAT and KST
The time difference between WAT and KST is 8 hours all year – KST is ahead of WAT.
WAT and KST during daylight saving time
- WAT does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+1 all year.
- KST does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+9 all year.
Best time for a meeting between WAT and KST
WAT and KST have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 7:00 AM WAT, which is 3:00 PM KST.
WAT to KST FAQ
What is the time difference between WAT and KST?
KST is 8 hours ahead of WAT all year. 9:00 AM WAT = 5:00 PM KST.
What is 9 AM WAT in KST?
9:00 AM WAT is 5:00 PM KST.
What is 12 PM (noon) WAT in KST?
12:00 PM WAT is 8:00 PM KST.
Is KST ahead of or behind WAT?
KST is 8 hours ahead of WAT, so it is later in KST 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 KST change for daylight saving time?
No. KST 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 KST?
WAT and KST have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 7:00 AM WAT, which is 3:00 PM KST.
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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.