Lagos
Riyadh
Convert WAT to AST
West Africa Time to Arabia Standard Time — Riyadh is 2 hours ahead of Lagos
Quick Facts
Time Difference
+2 hours
WAT Full Name
West Africa Time
AST Full Name
Arabia Standard Time
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About WAT and AST Time Zones
WAT (West Africa Time) is UTC+1 and covers cities like Lagos, Abuja, Accra. AST (Arabia Standard Time) is UTC+3 and covers cities like Riyadh, Jeddah, Baghdad.
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Lagos (WAT), it's 2:00 PM in Riyadh (AST). The time difference between WAT and AST is 2 hours — Riyadh is ahead of Lagos.
With only a 2-hour difference, Lagos and Riyadh share nearly a full business day overlap, making scheduling straightforward.
Use our world clock tool to compare Lagos and Riyadh with a visual timeline, or browse more timezone conversions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between WAT and AST?
Riyadh (AST) is 2 hours ahead of Lagos (WAT). The offset is +2 hours.
Is AST ahead or behind WAT?
AST is 2 hours ahead of WAT. WAT is UTC+1 and AST is UTC+3.
When it's 12:00 PM in Lagos, what time is it in Riyadh?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Lagos (WAT), it's 2:00 PM in Riyadh (AST).
When it's 5:00 PM in Lagos, what time is it in Riyadh?
When it's 5:00 PM in Lagos (WAT), it's 7:00 PM in Riyadh (AST).