Riyadh
Lagos
Convert AST to WAT
Arabia Standard Time to West Africa Time — Lagos is 2 hours behind Riyadh
Quick Facts
Time Difference
-2 hours
AST Full Name
Arabia Standard Time
WAT Full Name
West Africa Time
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About AST and WAT Time Zones
AST (Arabia Standard Time) is UTC+3 and covers cities like Riyadh, Jeddah, Baghdad. WAT (West Africa Time) is UTC+1 and covers cities like Lagos, Abuja, Accra.
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Riyadh (AST), it's 10:00 AM in Lagos (WAT). The time difference between AST and WAT is 2 hours — Lagos is behind Riyadh.
With only a 2-hour difference, Riyadh and Lagos share nearly a full business day overlap, making scheduling straightforward.
Use our world clock tool to compare Riyadh and Lagos with a visual timeline, or browse more timezone conversions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between AST and WAT?
Lagos (WAT) is 2 hours behind Riyadh (AST). The offset is -2 hours.
Is WAT ahead or behind AST?
WAT is 2 hours behind AST. AST is UTC+3 and WAT is UTC+1.
When it's 12:00 PM in Riyadh, what time is it in Lagos?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Riyadh (AST), it's 10:00 AM in Lagos (WAT).
When it's 5:00 PM in Riyadh, what time is it in Lagos?
When it's 5:00 PM in Riyadh (AST), it's 3:00 PM in Lagos (WAT).