WAT to MST Converter
MST is 8 hours behind WAT. 9:00 AM WAT = 1:00 AM MST.
MST is 8 hours behind WAT at the moment. To convert WAT to MST, subtract 8 hours from the WAT time: 9:00 AM WAT = 1:00 AM MST.
WAT (West Africa Time) is used in Nigeria, Cameroon, Angola, DR Congo (west). MST (Mountain Time) is used in Denver, Salt Lake City, Albuquerque, Calgary, Edmonton; Phoenix (Arizona) all year.
Most of Arizona uses MST all year and does not switch to MDT.
WAT to MST time conversion table
WAT to MST on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| WAT | MST |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 4:00 PM−1 |
| 1:00 AM | 5:00 PM−1 |
| 2:00 AM | 6:00 PM−1 |
| 3:00 AM | 7:00 PM−1 |
| 4:00 AM | 8:00 PM−1 |
| 5:00 AM | 9:00 PM−1 |
| 6:00 AM | 10:00 PM−1 |
| 7:00 AM | 11:00 PM−1 |
| WAT | MST |
|---|---|
| 8:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 4:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| WAT | MST |
|---|---|
| 4:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
Conversion table from WAT to MST 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 MST, −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 MST
Subtract 8 hours from the WAT time to get MST.
Example: 9:00 AM WAT = 1:00 AM MST.
Across midnight: 1:00 AM WAT = 5:00 PM MST (previous day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between WAT and MST
The time difference between WAT and MST 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 – 7 Mar 2026: MST is 8 hours behind of WAT.
- 8 Mar 2026 – 31 Oct 2026: MST is 7 hours behind of WAT.
- 1 Nov 2026 – 31 Dec 2026: MST is 8 hours behind of WAT.
WAT and MST during daylight saving time
- WAT does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+1 all year.
- MST next changes on 14 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 01:59 local time, from MST (UTC−7) to MDT (UTC−6).
Best time for a meeting between WAT and MST
WAT and MST have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 3:00 PM WAT, which is 7:00 AM MST.
WAT to MST FAQ
What is the time difference between WAT and MST?
Right now MST is 8 hours 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 MST?
9:00 AM WAT is 1:00 AM MST.
What is 12 PM (noon) WAT in MST?
12:00 PM WAT is 4:00 AM MST.
Is MST ahead of or behind WAT?
MST is 8 hours behind WAT, so it is earlier in MST 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 MST change for daylight saving time?
Yes. MST next changes on 14 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from MST to MDT.
What is the best time for a meeting between WAT and MST?
WAT and MST have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 3:00 PM WAT, which is 7:00 AM MST.
Is MT the same as MST?
MST is the winter (standard) name of Mountain Time (MT). From March to November the same clocks are called MDT. This converter always uses the one in force on the date you choose.
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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.