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KST to WAT Converter

WAT is 8 hours behind KST

Current KST Time
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Asia/Seoul
Current WAT Time
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Africa/Lagos
Time Diff
8h behind
KST
UTC+9
WAT
UTC+1

KST to WAT Conversion Table

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

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

Converting Korea Standard Time to West Africa Time

Korea Standard Time (KST) and West Africa Time (WAT) are separated by a 8 hours time difference. WAT is 8 hours behind KST. KST is UTC+9, used in South Korea, while WAT is UTC+1, used in Nigeria, Cameroon, Niger.

When converting from KST to WAT, the key reference points to remember are: 9:00 AM KST equals 1:00 AM WAT, 12:00 PM noon KST equals 4:00 AM WAT, and 5:00 PM KST equals 9:00 AM WAT. The conversion table above shows every hour of the day mapped between these two time zones.

Scheduling Across KST and WAT

For professionals scheduling meetings between KST 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 8 hours difference, the window of overlap may be limited, making early morning or late evening calls necessary for one party. Use the highlighted working hours in the conversion table above to quickly identify suitable meeting times.

Daylight Saving Time Considerations

KST does not observe Daylight Saving Time, maintaining UTC+9 year-round. WAT does not observe DST, staying at UTC+1 year-round.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between KST and WAT?
West Africa Time (WAT) is 8 hours behind Korea Standard Time (KST). When it is 12:00 PM noon in KST, it is 4:00 AM in WAT.
How do I convert KST to WAT?
To convert KST to WAT, subtract 8 hours from the KST time. For example, 9:00 AM KST is 1:00 AM WAT. Use the conversion table above for a quick reference of all 24 hours.
Does KST or WAT observe Daylight Saving Time?
KST 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 KST and WAT?
The best time to schedule a call between KST and WAT is during overlapping business hours. If you are in KST, 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 KST ahead or behind WAT?
KST (UTC+9) is 8 hours ahead of WAT (UTC+1). KST corresponds to the IANA time zone Asia/Seoul, while WAT corresponds to Africa/Lagos.

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