Current Time in Accra, Ghana

Accra follows the GMT time zone, which is GMT+0 relative to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). Accra does not observe Daylight Saving Time (DST). The clock stays at GMT (GMT+0) year-round, making it simpler to coordinate across time zones. The IANA timezone identifier for Accra is `Africa/Accra`, which is the internationally standardized reference used by operating systems, programming languages, and scheduling software worldwide.

To convert the current time in Accra to another city, simply note the UTC offset (GMT+0) and calculate the difference. For example, if Accra is at GMT+0 and New York is at UTC-5, the difference is straightforward arithmetic. Our World Clock tool lets you compare Accra side-by-side with any other city in the world — no math needed.

Unlike static converters that show a snapshot, our live clock for Accra updates every second in real time. This is especially useful for: (1) Scheduling calls across time zones — see the exact moment in Accra before you dial. (2) Remote teams — if your colleagues are in Accra, always know if it's their working hours. (3) Travel planning — arrive prepared by tracking local time in Accra before your flight.

• Country: Ghana 🇬🇭 • Timezone Abbreviation: GMT • UTC Offset: GMT+0 • IANA Identifier: Africa/Accra • Observes DST: No These details are pulled from the IANA Time Zone Database, the same source used by Apple, Google, and Microsoft for their system clocks.

Here is how Accra (GMT+0) compares to the world's three major business hubs: • vs. New York: Accra is 4 hours ahead of New York. • vs. London: Accra is 1 hour behind London. • vs. Tokyo: Accra is 9 hours behind Tokyo. Note: These differences may shift slightly when Daylight Saving Time changes occur in any of these cities. Always confirm with a live clock when scheduling time-sensitive events.

If you're scheduling a call or meeting with someone in Accra from abroad, here are the optimal windows: • From the US (New York, ET): 1:00 PM–9:00 PM (when New York (ET) is 9 AM–5 PM) local Accra time. • From the UK (London, GMT/BST): 8:00 AM–4:00 PM (when London (GMT/BST) is 9 AM–5 PM) local Accra time. These windows align with standard 9 AM–5 PM business hours in the caller's location. Adjust for your specific team's working hours as needed.