AEST to WAT Time Converter
WAT is 10 hours behind AEST right now. 9:00 AM in AEST is 11:00 PM in WAT (the day before).
Time now: AEST and WAT
WAT is 10 hours behind AEST right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 10 hours at some times of the year and 9 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
AEST to WAT conversion table
Every hour of the day, using today's time difference.
| AEST | WAT |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 2:00 PMprevious day |
| 1:00 AM | 3:00 PMprevious day |
| 2:00 AM | 4:00 PMprevious day |
| 3:00 AM | 5:00 PMprevious day |
| 4:00 AM | 6:00 PMprevious day |
| 5:00 AM | 7:00 PMprevious day |
| 6:00 AM | 8:00 PMprevious day |
| 7:00 AM | 9:00 PMprevious day |
| 8:00 AM | 10:00 PMprevious day |
| 9:00 AM | 11:00 PMprevious day |
| 10:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 2:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 3:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 4:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 9:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 10:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
Best time to meet between AEST and WAT
There is no overlap between 9 AM and 6 PM in both places.
If both sides can be flexible (7 AM – 10 PM):
- 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM AEST = 9:00 PM – 10:00 PM WAT
- 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM AEST = 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM WAT
The time difference changes during the year because of daylight saving time, so these windows shift by an hour at other times.
Does the time difference between AEST and WAT change?
Yes. Right now WAT is 10 hours behind AEST. These are the dates in the next 12 months when the gap changes:
- Sunday, 4 April 2027: AEST moves its clocks back. WAT is 9 hours behind AEST from then (it was 10 hours before).
- Sunday, 3 October 2027: AEST moves its clocks forward. WAT is 10 hours behind AEST from then (it was 9 hours before).
Office hours in each other's time
- 9 AM to 6 PM in AEST is 11:00 PM (previous day) to 8:00 AM in WAT.
- 9 AM to 6 PM in WAT is 7:00 PM to 4:00 AM (next day) in AEST.
Based on today's clock settings.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between AEST and WAT?
WAT is 10 hours behind AEST right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 10 hours at some times of the year and 9 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
How do I convert AEST to WAT?
Subtract 10 hours from the AEST time to get the WAT time (at today's difference). 9:00 AM in AEST is 11:00 PM in WAT (the day before). Or use the converter above and pick any date and time.
What is the current time in WAT?
It is 12:59 AM in WAT on Tuesday, November 10 (the converter above shows it live). At the same moment it is 10:59 AM in AEST.
Does the time difference between AEST and WAT change during the year?
Yes. Right now WAT is 10 hours behind AEST. Over the next 12 months the gap changes 2 times: Sunday, 4 April 2027: AEST moves its clocks back. WAT is 9 hours behind AEST from then (it was 10 hours before). Sunday, 3 October 2027: AEST moves its clocks forward. WAT is 10 hours behind AEST from then (it was 9 hours before).
What is the best time for a meeting between AEST and WAT?
The two places have no shared working hours (9 AM – 6 PM). The nearest option is 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM AEST = 9:00 PM – 10:00 PM WAT.
What does AEST mean?
Sydney and Melbourne use AEST (UTC+10:00) in winter and AEDT (UTC+11:00) in summer. Brisbane stays on AEST all year.