Tuesday, November 3, 2026
West Africa Time (WAT) · UTC+1
WAT is in use right now in West Africa Time (UTC+1).
WAT is same time of CET (Central European Time).
WAT time zone
West Africa Time
West Africa Time (WAT)
IANA: Africa/Lagos · UTC+1
Daylight saving time in WAT
WAT does not use daylight saving time. The offset stays UTC+1 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in WAT today
Sunrise 06:33 · Sunset 18:26
Daylight 11h 53m · Solar noon 12:30
Time in WAT vs major world cities
| City | Local time | Difference from WAT |
| New York | Tue | 6 hours behind |
| Los Angeles | Tue | 9 hours behind |
| London | Tue | 1 hour behind |
| Paris | Tue | same time |
| Dubai | Tue | 3 hours ahead |
| Mumbai | Wed | 4.5 hours ahead |
| Singapore | Wed | 7 hours ahead |
| Tokyo | Wed | 8 hours ahead |
| Sydney | Wed | 10 hours ahead |
| Johannesburg | Tue | 1 hour ahead |
| São Paulo | Tue | 4 hours behind |
| Chicago | Tue | 7 hours behind |
What time zone is WAT in?
WAT is on West Africa Time (WAT, UTC+1). The IANA identifier is Africa/Lagos.
Does WAT observe daylight saving time?
No. WAT keeps UTC+1 all year, so its time difference with places that do change their clocks shifts by an hour twice a year.
November 2026 calendar for WAT
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Frequently asked questions about WAT
What time zone is WAT in?
West Africa Time (WAT), UTC+1; IANA zone Africa/Lagos.
Does WAT have daylight saving time?
No, it stays on UTC+1 all year.