WAT to EDT Time Converter

West Africa Time → Eastern Daylight Time

WAT

UTC+1

West Africa Time

offset
-5h
EDT is 5h behind

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.

Best Meeting Times — WAT & EDT

Recommended windows where both WAT and EDT participants are within working hours (8 AM–6 PM).

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1 PM
8 AM
Best
2 PM
9 AM
Best
3 PM
10 AM
Best
4 PM
11 AM
Best
5 PM
12 PM
Best

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.

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.

Live Now

WAT

UTC+1

04:48:36

Thursday

EDT

UTC-4

23:48:36

Wednesday

Right now, 4 AM WAT = 11 PM EDT(−1 day)

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