Time now in WAT · West Africa Time
Sunday, 27 September 2026·Week 39
About time in West Africa Time
West Africa Time (WAT) is used in West & Central Africa. Timelive follows the IANA zone Africa/Lagos, which is currently on UTC+1, UTC+01:00.
There is no daylight saving time here — the offset stays at UTC+01:00 all year round. Today the sun rises at 6:34 AM and sets at 6:40 PM (12 h 5 min of daylight).
- Time zone
- Africa/Lagos
- Abbreviation
- UTC+1 — West Africa Time
- UTC offset
- UTC+01:00
- Daylight saving
- Not observed
- Week / day
- Week 39, day 270
- Coordinates
- 6.45° N, 3.40° E
- Country
- Nigeria
Time difference from West Africa Time
| City | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 5 h behind | |
| London | Same time | |
| Paris | 1 h ahead | |
| Dubai | 3 h ahead | |
| New Delhi | 4 h 30 min ahead | |
| Singapore | 7 h ahead | |
| Tokyo | 8 h ahead | |
| Sydney | 9 h ahead | |
| Los Angeles | 8 h behind | |
| Beijing | 7 h ahead |
Frequently asked
What time is it in West Africa Time (WAT) right now?
The current time in West Africa Time (WAT) is 16:54 (UTC+1, UTC+01:00) on Sunday, 27 September 2026. Timelive shows the exact time, synchronised to within a few hundredths of a second.
What time zone is West Africa Time (WAT) in?
West Africa Time (WAT) uses the IANA time zone Africa/Lagos. It is currently West Africa Time (UTC+1), UTC+01:00.
Does West Africa Time (WAT) observe daylight saving time?
No. West Africa Time (WAT) stays on UTC+01:00 all year, so there are no clock changes.
What is the time difference between West Africa Time (WAT) and New York?
West Africa Time (WAT) is 5 h ahead of New York right now. When it is 12:00 in New York, it is 17:00 in West Africa Time (WAT).
What time is sunrise and sunset in Lagos today?
Today the sun rises at 06:34 and sets at 18:40 local time, giving 12 h 5 min of daylight.