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WAT to TRT Converter

TRT is 2 hours ahead of WAT

Current WAT Time
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Africa/Lagos
Current TRT Time
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Europe/Istanbul
Time Diff
2h ahead
WAT
UTC+1
TRT
UTC+3
Overlapping hours: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM WAT (6h)

WAT to TRT Conversion Table

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

WAT to TRT time conversion table showing all 24 hours
WAT TRT
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 12:00 AM +1d
11:00 PM 1:00 AM +1d

Converting West Africa Time to Turkey Time

West Africa Time (WAT) and Turkey Time (TRT) are separated by a 2 hours time difference. TRT is 2 hours ahead of WAT. WAT is UTC+1, used in Nigeria, Cameroon, Niger, while TRT is UTC+3, used in Turkey.

When converting from WAT to TRT, the key reference points to remember are: 9:00 AM WAT equals 11:00 AM TRT, 12:00 PM noon WAT equals 2:00 PM TRT, and 5:00 PM WAT equals 7:00 PM TRT. The conversion table above shows every hour of the day mapped between these two time zones.

Scheduling Across WAT and TRT

For professionals scheduling meetings between WAT and TRT, 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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between WAT and TRT?
Turkey Time (TRT) is 2 hours ahead of West Africa Time (WAT). When it is 12:00 PM noon in WAT, it is 2:00 PM in TRT.
How do I convert WAT to TRT?
To convert WAT to TRT, add 2 hours to the WAT time. For example, 9:00 AM WAT is 11:00 AM TRT. Use the conversion table above for a quick reference of all 24 hours.
Does WAT or TRT observe Daylight Saving Time?
WAT does not observe Daylight Saving Time. TRT 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 WAT and TRT?
The best time to schedule a call between WAT and TRT is during overlapping business hours. If you are in WAT, 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 TRT.
Is WAT ahead or behind TRT?
WAT (UTC+1) is 2 hours behind TRT (UTC+3). WAT corresponds to the IANA time zone Africa/Lagos, while TRT corresponds to Europe/Istanbul.

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