Los Angeles
Lagos
Convert PST to WAT
Pacific Standard Time to West Africa Time — Lagos is 8 hours ahead of Los Angeles
Quick Facts
Time Difference
+8 hours
PST Full Name
Pacific Standard Time
WAT Full Name
West Africa Time
PST to WAT Conversion Table
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About PST and WAT Time Zones
PST (Pacific Standard Time) is UTC-8 and covers cities like Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle. WAT (West Africa Time) is UTC+1 and covers cities like Lagos, Abuja, Accra.
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Los Angeles (PST), it's 8:00 PM in Lagos (WAT). The time difference between PST and WAT is 8 hours — Lagos is ahead of Los Angeles.
A workday starting at 9 AM in Los Angeles corresponds to 6:00 PM in Lagos, giving a short overlap window for morning meetings.
Daylight Saving Time
PST observes Daylight Saving Time and becomes PDT (Pacific Daylight Time) during summer months, shifting clocks forward by 1 hour to UTC-7.
During DST transitions, the time difference between PST and WAT may shift by ±1 hour. Always verify the current offset above for the most accurate conversion.
Use our world clock tool to compare Los Angeles and Lagos with a visual timeline, or browse more timezone conversions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between PST and WAT?
Lagos (WAT) is 8 hours ahead of Los Angeles (PST). The offset is +8 hours.
Is WAT ahead or behind PST?
WAT is 8 hours ahead of PST. PST is UTC-7 and WAT is UTC+1.
When it's 12:00 PM in Los Angeles, what time is it in Lagos?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Los Angeles (PST), it's 8:00 PM in Lagos (WAT).
When it's 5:00 PM in Los Angeles, what time is it in Lagos?
When it's 5:00 PM in Los Angeles (PST), it's 1:00 AM in Lagos (WAT).
Does PST change for Daylight Saving Time?
Yes. PST (Pacific Standard Time, UTC-8) becomes PDT (Pacific Daylight Time, UTC-7) in summer, shifting clocks forward 1 hour.