5 PM WAT to EST

West Africa Time → Eastern Standard Time

Business hours overlap

WAT

5 PM

UTC+1

=

EST

12 PM

UTC-4

5 PM WAT (West Africa Time) equals 12 PM EST (Eastern Standard Time). This is a common time for meetings across time zones.

Live — WAT

22:56:42

Tuesday, March 17

UTC+1

Live — EST

17:56:42

Tuesday, March 17

UTC-4

DST active

Daylight Saving Time (DST)

  • EST (Eastern Standard Time) observes DST — currently active (clocks are +1h ahead).
  • DST transitions may shift this offset by ±1 hour twice per year.

WAT

Full name
West Africa Time
UTC offset
UTC+1
DST
Not observed
Region
Africa

EST

Full name
Eastern Standard Time
UTC offset
UTC-4
DST
Active
Region
North America