Lagos
Johannesburg
Convert WAT to SAST
West Africa Time to South Africa Standard Time — Johannesburg is 1 hour ahead of Lagos
Quick Facts
Time Difference
+1 hours
WAT Full Name
West Africa Time
SAST Full Name
South Africa Standard Time
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About WAT and SAST Time Zones
WAT (West Africa Time) is UTC+1 and covers cities like Lagos, Abuja, Accra. SAST (South Africa Standard Time) is UTC+2 and covers cities like Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban.
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Lagos (WAT), it's 1:00 PM in Johannesburg (SAST). The time difference between WAT and SAST is 1 hour — Johannesburg is ahead of Lagos.
With only a 1-hour difference, Lagos and Johannesburg share nearly a full business day overlap, making scheduling straightforward.
Use our world clock tool to compare Lagos and Johannesburg with a visual timeline, or browse more timezone conversions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between WAT and SAST?
Johannesburg (SAST) is 1 hour ahead of Lagos (WAT). The offset is +1 hours.
Is SAST ahead or behind WAT?
SAST is 1 hour ahead of WAT. WAT is UTC+1 and SAST is UTC+2.
When it's 12:00 PM in Lagos, what time is it in Johannesburg?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Lagos (WAT), it's 1:00 PM in Johannesburg (SAST).
When it's 5:00 PM in Lagos, what time is it in Johannesburg?
When it's 5:00 PM in Lagos (WAT), it's 6:00 PM in Johannesburg (SAST).