Dubai
Lagos
Convert GST to WAT
Gulf Standard Time to West Africa Time — Lagos is 3 hours behind Dubai
Quick Facts
Time Difference
-3 hours
GST Full Name
Gulf Standard Time
WAT Full Name
West Africa Time
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About GST and WAT Time Zones
GST (Gulf Standard Time) is UTC+4 and covers cities like Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Muscat. WAT (West Africa Time) is UTC+1 and covers cities like Lagos, Abuja, Accra.
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Dubai (GST), it's 9:00 AM in Lagos (WAT). The time difference between GST and WAT is 3 hours — Lagos is behind Dubai.
With only a 3-hour difference, Dubai and Lagos share nearly a full business day overlap, making scheduling straightforward.
Use our world clock tool to compare Dubai and Lagos with a visual timeline, or browse more timezone conversions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between GST and WAT?
Lagos (WAT) is 3 hours behind Dubai (GST). The offset is -3 hours.
Is WAT ahead or behind GST?
WAT is 3 hours behind GST. GST is UTC+4 and WAT is UTC+1.
When it's 12:00 PM in Dubai, what time is it in Lagos?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Dubai (GST), it's 9:00 AM in Lagos (WAT).
When it's 5:00 PM in Dubai, what time is it in Lagos?
When it's 5:00 PM in Dubai (GST), it's 2:00 PM in Lagos (WAT).