WAT to AEST Converter
AEST is 9 hours ahead of WAT
WAT to AEST Conversion Table
Green rows indicate standard business hours (9 AM – 5 PM) in AEST
| WAT | AEST |
|---|---|
| 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 | 12:00 AM +1d |
| 4:00 PM | 1:00 AM +1d |
| 5:00 PM | 2:00 AM +1d |
| 6:00 PM | 3:00 AM +1d |
| 7:00 PM | 4:00 AM +1d |
| 8:00 PM | 5:00 AM +1d |
| 9:00 PM | 6:00 AM +1d |
| 10:00 PM | 7:00 AM +1d |
| 11:00 PM | 8:00 AM +1d |
Converting West Africa Time to Australian Eastern Standard Time
West Africa Time (WAT) and Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) are separated by a 9 hours time difference. AEST is 9 hours ahead of WAT. WAT is UTC+1, used in Nigeria, Cameroon, Niger, while AEST is UTC+10, used in Australia.
When converting from WAT to AEST, the key reference points to remember are: 9:00 AM WAT equals 6:00 PM AEST, 12:00 PM noon WAT equals 9:00 PM AEST, and 5:00 PM WAT equals 2:00 AM AEST. The conversion table above shows every hour of the day mapped between these two time zones.
Scheduling Across WAT and AEST
For professionals scheduling meetings between WAT and AEST, finding overlapping business hours is essential. Standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in each time zone. Given the 9 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
WAT does not observe Daylight Saving Time, maintaining UTC+1 year-round. AEST observes DST, switching to AEDT (UTC+11). 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.