GMT to WAT Time Converter

Convert Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) to West Africa Time (WAT). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is same time.

London · Greenwich Mean Time
11:15:32
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
GMT+1 · UTC+01:00
Lagos · West Africa Time
11:15:32
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
GMT+1 · UTC+01:00

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From: GMT (London)
To: WAT (Lagos)
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Daylight Saving status right now

GMT (Greenwich Mean Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
Yes
Next fall back
2026-10-25
Offset shift
UTC+01:00 → UTC+00:00
WAT (West Africa Time)
Observes DST
No

Heads up: GMT observes DST while WAT does not. The 0-hour difference shown above will shift by one hour when GMT starts or ends DST.

When can GMT and WAT meet?

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Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
Off-hours
Columns are hours of the day in London (GMT). Each row shows the local working-hours state in that zone for the same moment in time.
8 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours.
Best meeting window: 09:00–16:00 GMT (09:00–16:00 WAT).

Hour-by-hour GMT to WAT conversion table

GMT time (London)WAT time (Lagos)Status
00:00 Wed00:00 WedOff-hours both sides
01:00 Wed01:00 WedOff-hours both sides
02:00 Wed02:00 WedOff-hours both sides
03:00 Wed03:00 WedOff-hours both sides
04:00 Wed04:00 WedOff-hours both sides
05:00 Wed05:00 WedOff-hours both sides
06:00 Wed06:00 WedOff-hours both sides
07:00 Wed07:00 WedOff-hours both sides
08:00 Wed08:00 WedOff-hours both sides
09:00 Wed09:00 WedBoth at work
10:00 Wed10:00 WedBoth at work
11:00 Wed11:00 WedBoth at work
12:00 Wed12:00 WedBoth at work
13:00 Wed13:00 WedBoth at work
14:00 Wed14:00 WedBoth at work
15:00 Wed15:00 WedBoth at work
16:00 Wed16:00 WedBoth at work
17:00 Wed17:00 WedOff-hours both sides
18:00 Wed18:00 WedOff-hours both sides
19:00 Wed19:00 WedOff-hours both sides
20:00 Wed20:00 WedOff-hours both sides
21:00 Wed21:00 WedOff-hours both sides
22:00 Wed22:00 WedOff-hours both sides
23:00 Wed23:00 WedOff-hours both sides

Times computed for today in each zone using the IANA time zone database. The conversion accounts for daylight saving time wherever applicable.

About these time zones

Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)
IANA identifier
Europe/London
Current UTC offset
UTC+01:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+1
Major cities in this zone
LondonManchesterEdinburghBirmingham
West Africa Time (WAT)
IANA identifier
Africa/Lagos
Current UTC offset
UTC+01:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+1
Major cities in this zone
LagosAbuja

Sun today in London and Lagos

London
Sunrise
05:13
Sunset
20:43
Solar noon
12:58
Daylight
15h 29m
Lagos
Sunrise
06:31
Sunset
18:56
Solar noon
12:44
Daylight
12h 24m

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Looking for local time? See time in London or time in Lagos.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between GMT and WAT right now?+
WAT (West Africa Time) is currently same time GMT (Greenwich Mean Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does GMT or WAT observe daylight saving time?+
GMT: observes daylight saving time. WAT: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between GMT and WAT?+
The strongest overlap is 09:00–16:00 GMT (09:00–16:00 WAT), giving 8 hours when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in Lagos when it is 12:00 noon in London?+
When it is 12:00 Wed in London (GMT), it is 12:00 Wed in Lagos (WAT).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for GMT and WAT?+
GMT maps to "Europe/London" in the IANA database. WAT maps to "Africa/Lagos". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is London ahead of or behind Lagos?+
Whether London (GMT) is ahead of or behind Lagos (WAT) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now WAT is same time GMT. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for GMT and WAT?+
GMT is UTC+01:00 (GMT+1) and WAT is UTC+01:00 (GMT+1). Both offsets shift by one hour when the corresponding region enters or exits daylight saving time, so the live values on this page are the source of truth.
Can I schedule meetings during business hours for both GMT and WAT?+
Yes. There are 8 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 09:00–16:00 GMT.