Beijing
Lagos
Convert CST-CN to WAT
China Standard Time to West Africa Time — Lagos is 7 hours behind Beijing
Quick Facts
Time Difference
-7 hours
CST-CN Full Name
China Standard Time
WAT Full Name
West Africa Time
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About CST-CN and WAT Time Zones
CST-CN (China Standard Time) is UTC+8 and covers cities like Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou. WAT (West Africa Time) is UTC+1 and covers cities like Lagos, Abuja, Accra.
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Beijing (CST-CN), it's 5:00 AM in Lagos (WAT). The time difference between CST-CN and WAT is 7 hours — Lagos is behind Beijing.
The best meeting window is 9:00 AM–10:00 AM CST-CN (4:00 PM–5:00 PM WAT).
Use our world clock tool to compare Beijing and Lagos with a visual timeline, or browse more timezone conversions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between CST-CN and WAT?
Lagos (WAT) is 7 hours behind Beijing (CST-CN). The offset is -7 hours.
Is WAT ahead or behind CST-CN?
WAT is 7 hours behind CST-CN. CST-CN is UTC+8 and WAT is UTC+1.
When it's 12:00 PM in Beijing, what time is it in Lagos?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Beijing (CST-CN), it's 5:00 AM in Lagos (WAT).
When it's 5:00 PM in Beijing, what time is it in Lagos?
When it's 5:00 PM in Beijing (CST-CN), it's 10:00 AM in Lagos (WAT).