Houston and Dallas are home to one of the largest Nigerian communities in the US, and many oil and gas, health and logistics firms there work with teams in Nigeria. This page turns Central Time into WAT for any date. Right now WAT is 6 hours ahead of US Central Time in summer and 7 hours ahead of in winter.
CST to WAT converter
WAT is 6 hours ahead of US Central Time in summer and 7 hours ahead of US Central Time in winter. Pick any date and time below to convert it, with daylight saving handled for you.
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US Central Time to WAT conversion table
| US Central Time | WAT, winter (WAT) | WAT, summer (WAT) |
|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1 PM | 12 PM |
| 7 AM | 2 PM | 1 PM |
| 8 AM | 3 PM | 2 PM |
| 9 AM | 4 PM | 3 PM |
| 10 AM | 5 PM | 4 PM |
| 11 AM | 6 PM | 5 PM |
| 12 PM | 7 PM | 6 PM |
| 1 PM | 8 PM | 7 PM |
| 2 PM | 9 PM | 8 PM |
| 3 PM | 10 PM | 9 PM |
| 4 PM | 11 PM | 10 PM |
| 5 PM | 12 AM (next day) | 11 PM |
| 6 PM | 1 AM (next day) | 12 AM (next day) |
| 7 PM | 2 AM (next day) | 1 AM (next day) |
| 8 PM | 3 AM (next day) | 2 AM (next day) |
| 9 PM | 4 AM (next day) | 3 AM (next day) |
| 10 PM | 5 AM (next day) | 4 AM (next day) |
| 11 PM | 6 AM (next day) | 5 AM (next day) |
Daylight saving time notes
- US Central Time: clocks go forward one hour on Sunday 8 March 2026, so US Central Time moves to CDT.
- US Central Time: clocks go back one hour on Sunday 1 November 2026, so US Central Time moves to CST.
Nigeria (WAT) and most of Africa do not use daylight saving, so only the other side moves. Between the change dates the winter or summer column applies; the live converter above always uses the exact date.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between US Central Time and WAT?
WAT is 6 hours ahead of US Central Time in summer and 7 hours ahead of US Central Time in winter. The gap changes when daylight saving time starts or ends; the converter above uses the exact rules for the date you pick.
What is 3 PM US Central Time in WAT time?
3 PM in US Central Time is 9 PM in WAT in summer and 10 PM in winter.
When do US Central Time and WAT working hours overlap?
On weekdays, a 9 AM to 5 PM day overlaps from 9 AM to 11 AM (US Central Time time) in summer, and from 9 AM to 10 AM in winter. Use the meeting planner to stretch the day or add more cities.
What is 12 PM CST in Nigeria?
12 PM CST (winter) is 7 PM in Nigeria. 12 PM CDT (summer) is 6 PM in Nigeria.
Does this tool handle daylight saving time?
Yes. It uses your browser's built-in time zone database (the IANA database that phones and computers use), so summer and winter time changes are applied for the exact date you pick. Nigeria (WAT, UTC+1) never changes its clocks, but the US, Canada, the UK and Europe do, so the gap to them moves by one hour twice a year.
Best time to talk between US Central Time and WAT
If both of you keep a 9 AM to 5 PM weekday, the shared window is 9 AM to 11 AM US Central Time time in summer (9 AM to 10 AM in winter). Put calls near the middle of it so nobody joins tired or rushed. Need three or four cities? Use the meeting planner. Want everyone to see the time in their own zone? Share your working-hours link.