WAT to EST Time Converter
EST is 6 hours behind WAT right now. 9:00 AM in WAT is 3:00 AM in EST.
Time now: WAT and EST
EST is 6 hours behind WAT right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 6 hours at some times of the year and 5 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
WAT to EST conversion table
Every hour of the day, using today's time difference.
| WAT | EST |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 6:00 PMprevious day |
| 1:00 AM | 7:00 PMprevious day |
| 2:00 AM | 8:00 PMprevious day |
| 3:00 AM | 9:00 PMprevious day |
| 4:00 AM | 10:00 PMprevious day |
| 5:00 AM | 11:00 PMprevious day |
| 6:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
Best time to meet between WAT and EST
Working hours overlap (9 AM – 6 PM in both places):
- 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM WAT = 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST
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 EST change?
Yes. Right now EST is 6 hours behind WAT. These are the dates in the next 12 months when the gap changes:
- Sunday, 14 March 2027: EST moves its clocks forward. EST is 5 hours behind WAT from then (it was 6 hours before).
- Sunday, 7 November 2027: EST moves its clocks back. EST is 6 hours behind WAT from then (it was 5 hours before).
Office hours in each other's time
- 9 AM to 6 PM in WAT is 3:00 AM to 12:00 PM in EST.
- 9 AM to 6 PM in EST is 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM (next day) in WAT.
Based on today's clock settings.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between WAT and EST?
EST is 6 hours behind WAT right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 6 hours at some times of the year and 5 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
How do I convert WAT to EST?
Subtract 6 hours from the WAT time to get the EST time (at today's difference). 9:00 AM in WAT is 3:00 AM in EST. Or use the converter above and pick any date and time.
What is the current time in EST?
It is 6:12 PM in EST 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 EST change during the year?
Yes. Right now EST is 6 hours behind WAT. Over the next 12 months the gap changes 2 times: Sunday, 14 March 2027: EST moves its clocks forward. EST is 5 hours behind WAT from then (it was 6 hours before). Sunday, 7 November 2027: EST moves its clocks back. EST is 6 hours behind WAT from then (it was 5 hours before).
What is the best time for a meeting between WAT and EST?
Between 9 AM and 6 PM in both places you can meet at 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM WAT = 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST. Check the overlap section on this page for every option.
What does EST mean?
Eastern Time is EST (UTC-05:00) in winter and EDT (UTC-04:00) in summer.