Lagos
Seoul
Convert WAT to KST
West Africa Time to Korea Standard Time — Seoul is 8 hours ahead of Lagos
Quick Facts
Time Difference
+8 hours
WAT Full Name
West Africa Time
KST Full Name
Korea Standard Time
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About WAT and KST Time Zones
WAT (West Africa Time) is UTC+1 and covers cities like Lagos, Abuja, Accra. KST (Korea Standard Time) is UTC+9 and covers cities like Seoul, Busan, Incheon.
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Lagos (WAT), it's 8:00 PM in Seoul (KST). The time difference between WAT and KST is 8 hours — Seoul is ahead of Lagos.
A workday starting at 9 AM in Lagos corresponds to 5:00 PM in Seoul, giving a short overlap window for morning meetings.
Use our world clock tool to compare Lagos and Seoul with a visual timeline, or browse more timezone conversions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between WAT and KST?
Seoul (KST) is 8 hours ahead of Lagos (WAT). The offset is +8 hours.
Is KST ahead or behind WAT?
KST is 8 hours ahead of WAT. WAT is UTC+1 and KST is UTC+9.
When it's 12:00 PM in Lagos, what time is it in Seoul?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Lagos (WAT), it's 8:00 PM in Seoul (KST).
When it's 5:00 PM in Lagos, what time is it in Seoul?
When it's 5:00 PM in Lagos (WAT), it's 1:00 AM in Seoul (KST).