Time-zone abbreviation
WAT — West Africa Time (UTC+1)
WAT stands for West Africa Time, one hour ahead of UTC (UTC+1). It covers most of West and Central Africa and does not observe daylight saving time.
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Current time in West Africa Time
4:32 AM
Friday, Jul 3
Africa/Lagos
Quick facts
- Standard offset
- UTC+1 (WAT)
- Daylight saving
- Not observed — offset stays the same year-round
- Next clock change
- None scheduled in the next 12 months for West Africa Time
- Where it's used
- Used in Nigeria, Cameroon, Angola, and much of Central Africa.
Cities in West Africa Time
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Frequently asked questions
- What does WAT stand for?
- WAT stands for West Africa Time.
- What is the UTC offset of WAT?
- West Africa Time is UTC+1 and does not change for daylight saving.
- Does WAT observe daylight saving time?
- No — West Africa Time stays at UTC+1 year-round.