WAT to MST Time Converter

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

Lagos · West Africa Time
20:16:51
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
GMT+1 · UTC+01:00
Denver · Mountain Standard Time
13:16:51
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
MDT · UTC-06:00

Convert a specific time

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

WAT (West Africa Time)
Observes DST
No
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

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 WAT and MST meet?

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Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
Off-hours
Columns are hours of the day in Lagos (WAT). 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: 16:00–16:00 WAT (09:00–09:00 MST).

Hour-by-hour WAT to MST conversion table

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

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

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

Sun today in Lagos and Denver

Lagos
Sunrise
06:32
Sunset
18:56
Solar noon
12:44
Daylight
12h 23m
Denver
Sunrise
05:49
Sunset
20:05
Solar noon
12:57
Daylight
14h 16m

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between WAT and MST right now?+
MST (Mountain Standard Time) is currently 7 hours behind WAT (West Africa Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does WAT or MST observe daylight saving time?+
WAT: does not observe daylight saving time. MST: observes daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between WAT and MST?+
The strongest overlap is 16:00–16:00 WAT (09:00–09:00 MST), giving 1 hour when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in Denver when it is 12:00 noon in Lagos?+
When it is 12:00 Tue in Lagos (WAT), it is 05:00 Tue in Denver (MST).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for WAT and MST?+
WAT maps to "Africa/Lagos" in the IANA database. MST maps to "America/Denver". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Lagos ahead of or behind Denver?+
Whether Lagos (WAT) is ahead of or behind Denver (MST) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now MST is 7 hours behind WAT. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for WAT and MST?+
WAT is UTC+01:00 (GMT+1) and MST is UTC-06:00 (MDT). 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 WAT and MST?+
Yes. There are 1 hour of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 16:00–16:00 WAT.