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EAT to WAT Converter

WAT is 2 hours behind EAT

Current EAT Time
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Africa/Nairobi
Current WAT Time
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Africa/Lagos
Time Diff
2h behind
EAT
UTC+3
WAT
UTC+1
Overlapping hours: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM EAT (6h)

EAT to WAT Conversion Table

Green rows indicate standard business hours (9 AM – 5 PM) in WAT

EAT to WAT time conversion table showing all 24 hours
EAT WAT
12:00 AM 10:00 PM -1d
1:00 AM 11:00 PM -1d
2:00 AM 12:00 AM
3:00 AM 1:00 AM
4:00 AM 2:00 AM
5:00 AM 3:00 AM
6:00 AM 4:00 AM
7:00 AM 5:00 AM
8:00 AM 6:00 AM
9:00 AM 7:00 AM
10:00 AM 8:00 AM
11:00 AM 9:00 AM
12:00 PM 10:00 AM
1:00 PM 11:00 AM
2:00 PM 12:00 PM
3:00 PM 1:00 PM
4:00 PM 2:00 PM
5:00 PM 3:00 PM
6:00 PM 4:00 PM
7:00 PM 5:00 PM
8:00 PM 6:00 PM
9:00 PM 7:00 PM
10:00 PM 8:00 PM
11:00 PM 9:00 PM

Converting East Africa Time to West Africa Time

East Africa Time (EAT) and West Africa Time (WAT) are separated by a 2 hours time difference. WAT is 2 hours behind EAT. EAT is UTC+3, used in Kenya, Ethiopia, Tanzania, while WAT is UTC+1, used in Nigeria, Cameroon, Niger.

When converting from EAT to WAT, the key reference points to remember are: 9:00 AM EAT equals 7:00 AM WAT, 12:00 PM noon EAT equals 10:00 AM WAT, and 5:00 PM EAT equals 3:00 PM WAT. The conversion table above shows every hour of the day mapped between these two time zones.

Scheduling Across EAT and WAT

For professionals scheduling meetings between EAT and WAT, finding overlapping business hours is essential. Standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in each time zone. Given the 2 hours difference, the window of overlap may be limited. Use the highlighted working hours in the conversion table above to quickly identify suitable meeting times.

Daylight Saving Time Considerations

EAT does not observe Daylight Saving Time, maintaining UTC+3 year-round. WAT does not observe DST, staying at UTC+1 year-round.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between EAT and WAT?
West Africa Time (WAT) is 2 hours behind East Africa Time (EAT). When it is 12:00 PM noon in EAT, it is 10:00 AM in WAT.
How do I convert EAT to WAT?
To convert EAT to WAT, subtract 2 hours from the EAT time. For example, 9:00 AM EAT is 7:00 AM WAT. Use the conversion table above for a quick reference of all 24 hours.
Does EAT or WAT observe Daylight Saving Time?
EAT does not observe Daylight Saving Time. WAT does not observe Daylight Saving Time. During DST transitions, the time difference between these zones may change by 1 hour.
What is the best time to schedule a call between EAT and WAT?
The best time to schedule a call between EAT and WAT is during overlapping business hours. If you are in EAT, try scheduling between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM your time, then check the conversion table above to see what that corresponds to in WAT.
Is EAT ahead or behind WAT?
EAT (UTC+3) is 2 hours ahead of WAT (UTC+1). EAT corresponds to the IANA time zone Africa/Nairobi, while WAT corresponds to Africa/Lagos.

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