Tokyo
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Convert JST to WAT
Japan Standard Time to West Africa Time — Lagos is 8 hours behind Tokyo
Quick Facts
Time Difference
-8 hours
JST Full Name
Japan Standard Time
WAT Full Name
West Africa Time
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About JST and WAT Time Zones
JST (Japan Standard Time) is UTC+9 and covers cities like Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto. WAT (West Africa Time) is UTC+1 and covers cities like Lagos, Abuja, Accra.
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Tokyo (JST), it's 4:00 AM in Lagos (WAT). The time difference between JST and WAT is 8 hours — Lagos is behind Tokyo.
The 8-hour difference makes real-time overlap challenging — early morning calls (7–9 AM JST) work best.
Use our world clock tool to compare Tokyo and Lagos with a visual timeline, or browse more timezone conversions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between JST and WAT?
Lagos (WAT) is 8 hours behind Tokyo (JST). The offset is -8 hours.
Is WAT ahead or behind JST?
WAT is 8 hours behind JST. JST is UTC+9 and WAT is UTC+1.
When it's 12:00 PM in Tokyo, what time is it in Lagos?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Tokyo (JST), it's 4:00 AM in Lagos (WAT).
When it's 5:00 PM in Tokyo, what time is it in Lagos?
When it's 5:00 PM in Tokyo (JST), it's 9:00 AM in Lagos (WAT).