Lagos
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Convert WAT to JST
West Africa Time to Japan Standard Time — Tokyo is 8 hours ahead of Lagos
Quick Facts
Time Difference
+8 hours
WAT Full Name
West Africa Time
JST Full Name
Japan Standard Time
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About WAT and JST Time Zones
WAT (West Africa Time) is UTC+1 and covers cities like Lagos, Abuja, Accra. JST (Japan Standard Time) is UTC+9 and covers cities like Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto.
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Lagos (WAT), it's 8:00 PM in Tokyo (JST). The time difference between WAT and JST is 8 hours — Tokyo is ahead of Lagos.
A workday starting at 9 AM in Lagos corresponds to 5:00 PM in Tokyo, giving a short overlap window for morning meetings.
Use our world clock tool to compare Lagos and Tokyo with a visual timeline, or browse more timezone conversions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between WAT and JST?
Tokyo (JST) is 8 hours ahead of Lagos (WAT). The offset is +8 hours.
Is JST ahead or behind WAT?
JST is 8 hours ahead of WAT. WAT is UTC+1 and JST is UTC+9.
When it's 12:00 PM in Lagos, what time is it in Tokyo?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Lagos (WAT), it's 8:00 PM in Tokyo (JST).
When it's 5:00 PM in Lagos, what time is it in Tokyo?
When it's 5:00 PM in Lagos (WAT), it's 1:00 AM in Tokyo (JST).