JST to WAT time conversion
WAT is 8 hours behind JST.
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JST is 9 hours ahead of UTC. Compare with your local time →
Choose a date and time
Choose the local time in JST to convert it to WAT on that date.
Skipped clock-change times are unavailable; a repeated time uses its first occurrence.
24-hour conversion chart · JST → WAT
This table converts each hour in JST to WAT on 2026-10-22.
- Working hours
- Outside working hours
- Night hours
| JST | WAT | Shared working hours |
|---|---|---|
| 00:0012:00 AM | 16:004:00 PM -1 day | |
| 01:001:00 AM | 17:005:00 PM -1 day | |
| 02:002:00 AM | 18:006:00 PM -1 day | |
| 03:003:00 AM | 19:007:00 PM -1 day | |
| 04:004:00 AM | 20:008:00 PM -1 day | |
| 05:005:00 AM | 21:009:00 PM -1 day | |
| 06:006:00 AM | 22:0010:00 PM -1 day | |
| 07:007:00 AM | 23:0011:00 PM -1 day | |
| 08:008:00 AM | 00:0012:00 AM | |
| 09:009:00 AM | 01:001:00 AM | |
| 10:0010:00 AM | 02:002:00 AM | |
| 11:0011:00 AM | 03:003:00 AM | |
| 12:0012:00 PM | 04:004:00 AM | |
| 13:001:00 PM | 05:005:00 AM | |
| 14:002:00 PM | 06:006:00 AM | |
| 15:003:00 PM | 07:007:00 AM | |
| 16:004:00 PM | 08:008:00 AM | ✓ |
| 17:005:00 PM | 09:009:00 AM | ✓ |
| 18:006:00 PM | 10:0010:00 AM | |
| 19:007:00 PM | 11:0011:00 AM | |
| 20:008:00 PM | 12:0012:00 PM | |
| 21:009:00 PM | 13:001:00 PM | |
| 22:0010:00 PM | 14:002:00 PM | |
| 23:0011:00 PM | 15:003:00 PM |
Quick conversion examples
These examples use JST (UTC+9) and WAT (UTC+1); choosing a date applies the local clock changes.
Conversion formula: WAT = JST − 8h.
| JST | WAT |
|---|---|
| 6:00 AM JST | = 10:00 PM WAT (-1 day) |
| 7:00 AM JST | = 11:00 PM WAT (-1 day) |
| 8:00 AM JST | = 12:00 AM WAT |
| 9:00 AM JST | = 1:00 AM WAT |
| 10:00 AM JST | = 2:00 AM WAT |
| 12:00 PM JST | = 4:00 AM WAT |
| 3:00 PM JST | = 7:00 AM WAT |
| 5:00 PM JST | = 9:00 AM WAT |
| 6:00 PM JST | = 10:00 AM WAT |
| 8:00 PM JST | = 12:00 PM WAT |
Overlapping meeting hours
The 08:00–18:00 working day in JST and WAT overlaps for 2 hours on 2026-10-22.
- Shared working hours
- 16:00–18:00 JST · 08:00–10:00 WAT
Clock changes on both sides, 2026–2028
JST and WAT have the following local clock changes in 2026–2028; all times in the table are local to that side.
| Year | JST | WAT |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | No clock changes; UTC+9 all year. | No clock changes; UTC+1 all year. |
| 2027 | No clock changes; UTC+9 all year. | No clock changes; UTC+1 all year. |
| 2028 | No clock changes; UTC+9 all year. | No clock changes; UTC+1 all year. |
The difference between JST and WAT stays constant throughout 2026–2028: WAT is 8 hours behind JST.
Frequently asked questions
What time is 9 AM JST in WAT?
9:00 AM JST = 1:00 AM WAT, using UTC+9 and UTC+1. Choose a date above for the seasonal local time.
Does the time difference between JST and WAT change during the year?
No. Throughout 2026–2028: WAT is 8 hours behind JST.
How do I tell whether it is day or night in WAT?
Read the WAT clock above: this guide counts 06:00–18:00 local time as daytime and the rest as nighttime, without using sunrise and sunset.
What is the best time to call between JST and WAT?
The shared 08:00–18:00 working window is 16:00–18:00 JST / 08:00–10:00 WAT, a total of 2 hours.
What is the time difference between JST and WAT now?
Right now, WAT is 8 hours behind JST. Conversion formula: WAT = JST − 8h.