MST to WAT Time Converter

Convert Mountain Standard Time (MST) to West Africa Time (WAT). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 7 hours ahead.

Denver · Mountain Standard Time
13:11:15
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
MDT · UTC-06:00
Lagos · West Africa Time
20:11:15
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
GMT+1 · UTC+01:00

Convert a specific time

From: MST (Denver)
To: WAT (Lagos)
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Daylight Saving status right now

MST (Mountain Standard Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
Yes
Next fall back
2026-11-01
Offset shift
UTC-06:00 → UTC-07:00
WAT (West Africa Time)
Observes DST
No

Heads up: MST observes DST while WAT does not. The 7-hour difference shown above will shift by one hour when MST starts or ends DST.

When can MST and WAT meet?

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

Hour-by-hour MST to WAT conversion table

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

Mountain Standard Time (MST)
IANA identifier
America/Denver
Current UTC offset
UTC-06:00
Current abbreviation
MDT
Major cities in this zone
DenverPhoenixSalt Lake CityAlbuquerque
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 Denver and Lagos

Denver
Sunrise
05:48
Sunset
20:06
Solar noon
12:57
Daylight
14h 18m
Lagos
Sunrise
06:31
Sunset
18:56
Solar noon
12:44
Daylight
12h 24m

Related converters

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between MST and WAT right now?+
WAT (West Africa Time) is currently 7 hours ahead MST (Mountain Standard Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does MST or WAT observe daylight saving time?+
MST: observes daylight saving time. WAT: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between MST and WAT?+
The strongest overlap is 09:00–09:00 MST (16:00–16:00 WAT), giving 1 hour when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in Lagos when it is 12:00 noon in Denver?+
When it is 12:00 Wed in Denver (MST), it is 19:00 Wed in Lagos (WAT).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for MST and WAT?+
MST maps to "America/Denver" 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 Denver ahead of or behind Lagos?+
Whether Denver (MST) is ahead of or behind Lagos (WAT) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now WAT is 7 hours ahead MST. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for MST and WAT?+
MST is UTC-06:00 (MDT) 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 MST and WAT?+
Yes. There are 1 hour of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 09:00–09:00 MST.