WAT
UTC+1
West Africa Time
EDT
UTC-4
Eastern Daylight Time
West Africa Time (WAT) is 5 hours behind Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). When it is noon in WAT, it is 7 AM in EDT. This offset is fixed year-round.
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All 24 Hours — WAT to EDT
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Best Meeting Times — WAT & EDT
Recommended windows where both WAT and EDT participants are within working hours (8 AM–6 PM).
Tip: When scheduling between WAT and EDT, aim for the “Best” windows above. These times keep both parties within normal working hours, avoiding early-morning or late-evening fatigue.
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Frequently Asked Questions — WAT to EDT
West Africa Time (WAT) is 5 hours behind Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). WAT is UTC+1 and EDT is UTC-4.
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WAT
UTC+1
07:00:39
Wednesday
EDT
UTC-4
02:00:39
Wednesday
Right now, 7 AM WAT = 2 AM EDT
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EDT to WAT
Eastern Daylight Time → West Africa Time
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