WAT to PYT Time Converter

Convert West Africa Time (WAT) to Paraguay Time (PYT). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 4 hours behind.

Lagos · West Africa Time
02:25:05
Sunday, May 17, 2026
GMT+1 · UTC+01:00
Asunción · Paraguay Time
22:25:05
Saturday, May 16, 2026
GMT-3 · UTC-03:00

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From: WAT (Lagos)
To: PYT (Asunción)
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Daylight Saving status right now

WAT (West Africa Time)
Observes DST
No
PYT (Paraguay Time)
Observes DST
No

When can WAT and PYT meet?

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WAT
PYT
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.
4 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours.
Best meeting window: 13:0016:00 WAT (09:0012:00 PYT).

Hour-by-hour WAT to PYT conversion table

WAT time (Lagos)PYT time (Asunción)Status
00:00 Sun20:00 SatOff-hours both sides
01:00 Sun21:00 SatOff-hours both sides
02:00 Sun22:00 SatOff-hours both sides
03:00 Sun23:00 SatOff-hours both sides
04:00 Sun00:00 SunOff-hours both sides
05:00 Sun01:00 SunOff-hours both sides
06:00 Sun02:00 SunOff-hours both sides
07:00 Sun03:00 SunOff-hours both sides
08:00 Sun04:00 SunOff-hours both sides
09:00 Sun05:00 SunWAT working
10:00 Sun06:00 SunWAT working
11:00 Sun07:00 SunWAT working
12:00 Sun08:00 SunWAT working
13:00 Sun09:00 SunBoth at work
14:00 Sun10:00 SunBoth at work
15:00 Sun11:00 SunBoth at work
16:00 Sun12:00 SunBoth at work
17:00 Sun13:00 SunPYT working
18:00 Sun14:00 SunPYT working
19:00 Sun15:00 SunPYT working
20:00 Sun16:00 SunPYT working
21:00 Sun17:00 SunOff-hours both sides
22:00 Sun18:00 SunOff-hours both sides
23:00 Sun19:00 SunOff-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

West Africa Time (WAT)
IANA identifier
Africa/Lagos
Current UTC offset
UTC+01:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+1
Major cities in this zone
LagosAbuja
Paraguay Time (PYT)
IANA identifier
America/Asuncion
Current UTC offset
UTC-03:00
Current abbreviation
GMT-3
Major cities in this zone
Asunción

Sun today in Lagos and Asunción

Lagos
Sunrise
06:31
Sunset
18:56
Solar noon
12:44
Daylight
12h 25m

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between WAT and PYT right now?+
PYT (Paraguay Time) is currently 4 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 PYT observe daylight saving time?+
WAT: does not observe daylight saving time. PYT: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between WAT and PYT?+
The strongest overlap is 13:00–16:00 WAT (09:00–12:00 PYT), giving 4 hours when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in Asunción when it is 12:00 noon in Lagos?+
When it is 12:00 Sun in Lagos (WAT), it is 08:00 Sun in Asunción (PYT).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for WAT and PYT?+
WAT maps to "Africa/Lagos" in the IANA database. PYT maps to "America/Asuncion". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Lagos ahead of or behind Asunción?+
Whether Lagos (WAT) is ahead of or behind Asunción (PYT) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now PYT is 4 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 PYT?+
WAT is UTC+01:00 (GMT+1) and PYT is UTC-03:00 (GMT-3). 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 PYT?+
Yes. There are 4 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 13:00–16:00 WAT.