BST to WAT Time Converter
WAT is 1 hour ahead of BST right now. 9:00 AM in BST is 10:00 AM in WAT.
Time now: BST and WAT
WAT is 1 hour ahead of BST right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 0 hours at some times of the year and 1 hour at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
BST to WAT conversion table
Every hour of the day, using today's time difference.
| BST | WAT |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 12:00 AMnext day |
Best time to meet between BST and WAT
Working hours overlap (9 AM – 6 PM in both places):
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM BST = 10:00 AM – 6:00 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 BST and WAT change?
Yes. Right now WAT is 1 hour ahead of BST. These are the dates in the next 12 months when the gap changes:
- Sunday, 28 March 2027: BST moves its clocks forward. WAT has the same time as BST from then (it was 1 hour before).
- Sunday, 31 October 2027: BST moves its clocks back. WAT is 1 hour ahead of BST from then (it was zero before).
Office hours in each other's time
- 9 AM to 6 PM in BST is 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM in WAT.
- 9 AM to 6 PM in WAT is 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM in BST.
Based on today's clock settings.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between BST and WAT?
WAT is 1 hour ahead of BST right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 0 hours at some times of the year and 1 hour at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
How do I convert BST to WAT?
Add 1 hour to the BST time to get the WAT time (at today's difference). 9:00 AM in BST is 10:00 AM in WAT. Or use the converter above and pick any date and time.
What is the current time in WAT?
It is 12:58 AM in WAT on Tuesday, November 10 (the converter above shows it live). At the same moment it is 11:58 PM in BST.
Does the time difference between BST and WAT change during the year?
Yes. Right now WAT is 1 hour ahead of BST. Over the next 12 months the gap changes 2 times: Sunday, 28 March 2027: BST moves its clocks forward. WAT has the same time as BST from then (it was 1 hour before). Sunday, 31 October 2027: BST moves its clocks back. WAT is 1 hour ahead of BST from then (it was zero before).
What is the best time for a meeting between BST and WAT?
Between 9 AM and 6 PM in both places you can meet at 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM BST = 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM WAT. Check the overlap section on this page for every option.
What does BST mean?
The UK uses GMT in winter and BST in summer.