UNIX Timestamp to West Africa
Convert UNIX timestamps, epoch times, and ISO dates to West Africa (WAT). Current offset: UTC+1 (WAT). West Africa Time does not observe daylight saving time. WAT is UTC+1 year-round.
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About West Africa
- IANA Name
- Africa/Lagos
- Abbreviation
- WAT
- UTC Offset
- UTC+1 (no DST)
- Region
- Africa
- Major Cities
- Lagos, Abuja, Luanda, Yaoundé, Kinshasa, Niamey
- Daylight Saving
- No
Frequently asked questions
Which countries use West Africa Time (WAT)?
Nigeria, Angola, Benin, Cameroon, Chad, Congo (both Republic and DRC west), Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Niger, and several others. WAT covers over 15 African countries.
What is the difference between WAT and GMT?
WAT (UTC+1) is one hour ahead of GMT (UTC+0). When it is noon in Lagos, it is 11:00 AM in London (winter) or Accra.
Does Nigeria observe daylight saving time?
No. Nigeria and all West Africa Time countries stay on UTC+1 year-round without any DST changes.