PST to WAT Time Converter

Convert Pacific Standard Time (PST) to West Africa Time (WAT). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 8 hours ahead.

Los Angeles · Pacific Standard Time
18:35:16
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
PDT · UTC-07:00
Lagos · West Africa Time
02:35:16
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
GMT+1 · UTC+01:00

Convert a specific time

From: PST (Los Angeles)
To: WAT (Lagos)
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Daylight Saving status right now

PST (Pacific Standard Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
Yes
Next fall back
2026-11-01
Offset shift
UTC-07:00 → UTC-08:00
WAT (West Africa Time)
Observes DST
No

Heads up: PST observes DST while WAT does not. The 8-hour difference shown above will shift by one hour when PST starts or ends DST.

When can PST 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 Los Angeles (PST). Each row shows the local working-hours state in that zone for the same moment in time.
No overlap during strict 9-5 working hours; some flexibility needed.
If both sides are willing to extend to 8am-7pm, the available window is 08:00–10:00 PST (16:00–18:00 WAT).

Hour-by-hour PST to WAT conversion table

PST time (Los Angeles)WAT time (Lagos)Status
00:00 Tue08:00 TueOff-hours both sides
01:00 Tue09:00 TueWAT working
02:00 Tue10:00 TueWAT working
03:00 Tue11:00 TueWAT working
04:00 Tue12:00 TueWAT working
05:00 Tue13:00 TueWAT working
06:00 Tue14:00 TueWAT working
07:00 Tue15:00 TueWAT working
08:00 Tue16:00 TueWAT working
09:00 Tue17:00 TuePST working
10:00 Tue18:00 TuePST working
11:00 Tue19:00 TuePST working
12:00 Tue20:00 TuePST working
13:00 Tue21:00 TuePST working
14:00 Tue22:00 TuePST working
15:00 Tue23:00 TuePST working
16:00 Tue00:00 WedPST working
17:00 Tue01:00 WedOff-hours both sides
18:00 Tue02:00 WedOff-hours both sides
19:00 Tue03:00 WedOff-hours both sides
20:00 Tue04:00 WedOff-hours both sides
21:00 Tue05:00 WedOff-hours both sides
22:00 Tue06:00 WedOff-hours both sides
23:00 Tue07:00 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

Pacific Standard Time (PST)
IANA identifier
America/Los_Angeles
Current UTC offset
UTC-07:00
Current abbreviation
PDT
Major cities in this zone
Los AngelesSan FranciscoSeattlePortlandSan Diego
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 Los Angeles and Lagos

Los Angeles
Sunrise
05:55
Sunset
19:46
Solar noon
12:50
Daylight
13h 51m
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 Los Angeles or time in Lagos.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between PST and WAT right now?+
WAT (West Africa Time) is currently 8 hours ahead PST (Pacific Standard Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does PST or WAT observe daylight saving time?+
PST: observes daylight saving time. WAT: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between PST and WAT?+
Standard 9-5 hours do not overlap. Extending to 8am-7pm gives a window of 08:00–10:00 PST (16:00–18:00 WAT).
What time is it in Lagos when it is 12:00 noon in Los Angeles?+
When it is 12:00 Tue in Los Angeles (PST), it is 20:00 Tue in Lagos (WAT).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for PST and WAT?+
PST maps to "America/Los_Angeles" 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 Los Angeles ahead of or behind Lagos?+
Whether Los Angeles (PST) is ahead of or behind Lagos (WAT) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now WAT is 8 hours ahead PST. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for PST and WAT?+
PST is UTC-07:00 (PDT) 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 PST and WAT?+
Not during a strict 9am-5pm window. If both sides flex to 8am-7pm, the available meeting window between PST and WAT is 08:00–10:00 PST.