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