WAT to PST Time Converter

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

Lagos · West Africa Time
19:22:11
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
GMT+1 · UTC+01:00
Los Angeles · Pacific Standard Time
11:22:11
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
PDT · UTC-07:00

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

WAT (West Africa Time)
Observes DST
No
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

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 WAT and PST 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.
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 16:00–18:00 WAT (08:00–10:00 PST).

Hour-by-hour WAT to PST conversion table

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

Sun today in Lagos and Los Angeles

Lagos
Sunrise
06:31
Sunset
18:56
Solar noon
12:44
Daylight
12h 24m
Los Angeles
Sunrise
05:54
Sunset
19:47
Solar noon
12:50
Daylight
13h 52m

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Looking for local time? See time in Lagos or time in Los Angeles.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between WAT and PST right now?+
PST (Pacific Standard Time) is currently 8 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 PST observe daylight saving time?+
WAT: does not observe daylight saving time. PST: observes daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between WAT and PST?+
Standard 9-5 hours do not overlap. Extending to 8am-7pm gives a window of 16:00–18:00 WAT (08:00–10:00 PST).
What time is it in Los Angeles when it is 12:00 noon in Lagos?+
When it is 12:00 Wed in Lagos (WAT), it is 04:00 Wed in Los Angeles (PST).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for WAT and PST?+
WAT maps to "Africa/Lagos" in the IANA database. PST maps to "America/Los_Angeles". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Lagos ahead of or behind Los Angeles?+
Whether Lagos (WAT) is ahead of or behind Los Angeles (PST) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now PST is 8 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 PST?+
WAT is UTC+01:00 (GMT+1) and PST is UTC-07:00 (PDT). 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 PST?+
Not during a strict 9am-5pm window. If both sides flex to 8am-7pm, the available meeting window between WAT and PST is 16:00–18:00 WAT.