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