JST to WAT Time Converter

WAT is 8 hours behind JST right now. 9:00 AM in JST is 1:00 AM in WAT.

Time now: JST and WAT

🌐 Japan Standard Time (JST)8:59 AMTuesday, November 10 · UTC+09:00
🌐 West Africa Time (WAT)12:59 AMTuesday, November 10 · UTC+01:00

WAT is 8 hours behind JST right now. The gap stays the same all year, because neither changes its clocks.

JST to WAT conversion table

Every hour of the day, using today's time difference.

JSTWAT
12:00 AM4:00 PMprevious day
1:00 AM5:00 PMprevious day
2:00 AM6:00 PMprevious day
3:00 AM7:00 PMprevious day
4:00 AM8:00 PMprevious day
5:00 AM9:00 PMprevious day
6:00 AM10:00 PMprevious day
7:00 AM11:00 PMprevious day
8:00 AM12:00 AM
9:00 AM1:00 AM
10:00 AM2:00 AM
11:00 AM3:00 AM
12:00 PM4:00 AM
1:00 PM5:00 AM
2:00 PM6:00 AM
3:00 PM7:00 AM
4:00 PM8:00 AM
5:00 PM9:00 AM
6:00 PM10:00 AM
7:00 PM11:00 AM
8:00 PM12:00 PM
9:00 PM1:00 PM
10:00 PM2:00 PM
11:00 PM3:00 PM

Best time to meet between JST and WAT

Working hours overlap (9 AM – 6 PM in both places):

  • 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM JST = 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM WAT

Does the time difference between JST and WAT change?

No. Neither place changes its clocks, so WAT is 8 hours behind JST all year.

Office hours in each other's time

  • 9 AM to 6 PM in JST is 1:00 AM to 10:00 AM in WAT.
  • 9 AM to 6 PM in WAT is 5:00 PM to 2:00 AM (next day) in JST.

Based on today's clock settings.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between JST and WAT?

WAT is 8 hours behind JST right now. The gap stays the same all year, because neither changes its clocks.

How do I convert JST to WAT?

Subtract 8 hours from the JST time to get the WAT time (at today's difference). 9:00 AM in JST is 1:00 AM in WAT. Or use the converter above and pick any date and time.

What is the current time in WAT?

It is 12:59 AM in WAT on Tuesday, November 10 (the converter above shows it live). At the same moment it is 8:59 AM in JST.

Does the time difference between JST and WAT change during the year?

No. Neither place changes its clocks, so WAT is 8 hours behind JST all year.

What is the best time for a meeting between JST and WAT?

Between 9 AM and 6 PM in both places you can meet at 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM JST = 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM WAT. Check the overlap section on this page for every option.