Lagos
Dubai
Convert WAT to GST
West Africa Time to Gulf Standard Time — Dubai is 3 hours ahead of Lagos
Quick Facts
Time Difference
+3 hours
WAT Full Name
West Africa Time
GST Full Name
Gulf Standard Time
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About WAT and GST Time Zones
WAT (West Africa Time) is UTC+1 and covers cities like Lagos, Abuja, Accra. GST (Gulf Standard Time) is UTC+4 and covers cities like Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Muscat.
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Lagos (WAT), it's 3:00 PM in Dubai (GST). The time difference between WAT and GST is 3 hours — Dubai is ahead of Lagos.
With only a 3-hour difference, Lagos and Dubai share nearly a full business day overlap, making scheduling straightforward.
Use our world clock tool to compare Lagos and Dubai with a visual timeline, or browse more timezone conversions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between WAT and GST?
Dubai (GST) is 3 hours ahead of Lagos (WAT). The offset is +3 hours.
Is GST ahead or behind WAT?
GST is 3 hours ahead of WAT. WAT is UTC+1 and GST is UTC+4.
When it's 12:00 PM in Lagos, what time is it in Dubai?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Lagos (WAT), it's 3:00 PM in Dubai (GST).
When it's 5:00 PM in Lagos, what time is it in Dubai?
When it's 5:00 PM in Lagos (WAT), it's 8:00 PM in Dubai (GST).