WAT to IST Converter

Convert between any time zones worldwide. Free and accurate time zone converter with DST support.

Edit time and date on either side to see the conversion instantly.

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WAT
West Africa Time
Date changes are handled automatically when conversions cross midnight.
IST
Indian Standard Time
Date changes are handled automatically when conversions cross midnight.

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About WAT to IST Conversion

Converting time between WAT and IST requires understanding their time zone offsets and any daylight saving time adjustments. WAT (WAT) operates at UTC+1, while IST (IST) is set to UTC+5. This means IST is 4.5 hours ahead WAT. For example, when it's 4:20 AM WAT on February 4, 2026, it's 8:50 AM IST in IST. Use this converter to quickly find the equivalent time in IST for any time in WAT, whether you're scheduling meetings, planning travel, or coordinating with teams across different time zones.

How to Use the Time Zone Converter

  1. Select your source timezone from the "From timezone" dropdown (use search to find quickly)
  2. Enter the date and time you want to convert (or click "Today" and "Now" for current time)
  3. Select your target timezone from the "To timezone" dropdown
  4. The conversion updates automatically as you change inputs - no button needed!
  5. Use "Copy" button to copy the converted time, or use presets for quick conversions

More Conversions from WAT

WAT to EST WAT to CST WAT to MST WAT to MDT WAT to PST WAT to AKST WAT to HST WAT to GMT WAT to CET WAT to EET WAT to MSK WAT to JST WAT to CST-CHINA WAT to HKT WAT to SGT WAT to GST WAT to AEST WAT to AWST WAT to NZST WAT to UTC WAT to ART WAT to BRT WAT to PHT WAT to BDT WAT to KST WAT to SAST WAT to ICT WAT to EAT WAT to PKT

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between WAT and IST?

The time difference between WAT and IST is 4.5 hours. IST is 4.5 hours ahead WAT.

Is IST ahead of or behind WAT?

IST is ahead of WAT by 4.5 hours. When it's 5 PM in WAT, it's 9:30 PM in IST.

How many hours do you add to WAT to get IST?

You add 4.5 hours to WAT to get IST. For example, 5 PM WAT + 4.5 hours = 9:30 PM IST.

Does the WAT to IST time difference change during Daylight Saving Time?

No, the time difference between WAT and IST remains constant throughout the year. Neither timezone observes Daylight Saving Time, so the 4.5-hour difference stays the same.

What is 5 PM WAT in IST?

5 PM WAT is 9:30 PM IST. This conversion accounts for the 4.5-hour time difference between the two timezones.

Is WAT the same throughout the year when converting to IST?

Yes, the conversion between WAT and IST remains consistent throughout the year. Since neither timezone observes Daylight Saving Time, the 4.5-hour difference is constant, making conversions predictable and straightforward.

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