What Time is it in West Africa Right Now?
What time is it in West Africa, Nigeria right now? Live West Africa clock showing exact local time. West Africa is 1 hour ahead of UK (same as UK BST). Updated every second.
About West Africa Time Zone
West Africa Time (WAT) is UTC+1, used by Nigeria, Ghana, Cameroon, Niger and several other West African nations. The time difference between West Africa and the UK changes slightly twice a year when the UK switches between GMT (UTC+0) and BST (UTC+1) in late March and late October.
Frequently Asked Questions
About West Africa time and time zones
What time is it in West Africa right now?
The current local time in West Africa, Nigeria is shown live above, updated every second. West Africa is in the Africa/Lagos timezone, 1 hour ahead of UK (same as UK BST). During UK British Summer Time (BST, UTC+1), the difference shifts by one hour.
What timezone is West Africa in?
West Africa is in the Africa / Lagos timezone, operating at UTC+1. West Africa Time (WAT) is UTC+1, used by Nigeria, Ghana, Cameroon, Niger and several other West African nations.
How many hours ahead or behind the UK is West Africa?
West Africa is 1 hour ahead of UK (same as UK BST). This is based on UK GMT (UTC+0). When the UK switches to British Summer Time (BST, UTC+1) in late March, the difference between the UK and West Africa decreases by one hour for those months.
What is the best time to call West Africa from the UK?
To call West Africa during business hours (9am-5pm local time), you would need to call from the UK at 10am-6pm. Always check the live clock above for the exact current time before calling.