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EET to WAT Converter

WAT is 1 hour behind EET

Current EET Time
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Europe/Bucharest
Current WAT Time
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Africa/Lagos
Time Diff
1h behind
EET
UTC+2
WAT
UTC+1
Overlapping hours: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM EET (7h)

EET to WAT Conversion Table

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

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

Converting Eastern European Time to West Africa Time

Eastern European Time (EET) and West Africa Time (WAT) are separated by a 1 hour time difference. WAT is 1 hour behind EET. EET is UTC+2, used in Romania, Bulgaria, Greece, while WAT is UTC+1, used in Nigeria, Cameroon, Niger.

When converting from EET to WAT, the key reference points to remember are: 9:00 AM EET equals 8:00 AM WAT, 12:00 PM noon EET equals 11:00 AM WAT, and 5:00 PM EET equals 4:00 PM WAT. The conversion table above shows every hour of the day mapped between these two time zones.

Scheduling Across EET and WAT

For professionals scheduling meetings between EET 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 1 hour 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

EET observes Daylight Saving Time, switching to EEST (UTC+3) during summer months. WAT does not observe DST, staying at UTC+1 year-round. During DST transitions, the time difference between these zones may temporarily change by 1 hour. Always verify the current offset during spring and fall transition periods.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between EET and WAT?
West Africa Time (WAT) is 1 hour behind Eastern European Time (EET). When it is 12:00 PM noon in EET, it is 11:00 AM in WAT.
How do I convert EET to WAT?
To convert EET to WAT, subtract 1 hour from the EET time. For example, 9:00 AM EET is 8:00 AM WAT. Use the conversion table above for a quick reference of all 24 hours.
Does EET or WAT observe Daylight Saving Time?
EET observes Daylight Saving Time, switching to EEST (UTC+3). 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 EET and WAT?
The best time to schedule a call between EET and WAT is during overlapping business hours. If you are in EET, 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 EET ahead or behind WAT?
EET (UTC+2) is 1 hour ahead of WAT (UTC+1). EET corresponds to the IANA time zone Europe/Bucharest, while WAT corresponds to Africa/Lagos.

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