Ghana · Africa/Accra
Accra, Ghana is in the Africa/Accra time zone (UTC+00:00) and does not observe daylight saving time (DST). The current local time is shown live above. Use the comparison table below to see Accra's time against major cities around the world, and check Ghana's public holidays.
Accra vs the World
Current time difference between Accra, Ghana and major cities worldwide (DST-adjusted live).
| City | Local Time | Offset | vs Accra |
|---|---|---|---|
| New YorkUnited States | 10:23 AM | UTC−4 | 4h ahead of |
| LondonUnited Kingdom | 3:23 PM | UTC+1 | 1h behind |
| DubaiUnited Arab Emirates | 6:23 PM | UTC+4 | 4h behind |
| MumbaiIndia | 7:53 PM | UTC+5:30 | 5h 30m behind |
| SingaporeSingapore | 10:23 PM | UTC+8 | 8h behind |
| TokyoJapan | 11:23 PM | UTC+9 | 9h behind |
| SydneyAustralia | 12:23 AM | UTC+10 | 10h behind |
Business Hours in Accra (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
When it's 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Accra, here's the corresponding time in each city.
| City | 9:00 AM in Accra | 5:00 PM in Accra |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 5:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| London | 10:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| Dubai | 1:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| Mumbai | 2:30 PM | 10:30 PM |
| Singapore | 5:00 PM | 1:00 AM |
| Tokyo | 6:00 PM | 2:00 AM |
| Sydney | 7:00 PM | 3:00 AM |
Offsets and times update automatically and account for daylight saving time. Use the time converter or Business Hours tool for more.
Public Holidays in Ghana
| Date | Holiday | Local Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | New Year's Day | — | public |
| Jan 7 | Constitution Day | — | public |
| Mar 6 | Independence Day | — | public |
| Mar 29 | Good Friday | — | public |
| Apr 1 | Easter Monday | — | public |
| Apr 10 | Eid al-Fitr | — | public |
| May 1 | May Day | — | public |
| Jun 17 | Eid al-Adha | — | public |
| Aug 4 | Founders' Day | — | public |
| Sep 21 | Kwame Nkrumah Day | — | public |
| Dec 6 | Farmers' Day | — | public |
| Dec 25 | Christmas Day | — | public |
| Dec 26 | Boxing Day | — | public |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Accra in?
Accra, Ghana is in the Africa/Accra time zone (UTC+00:00) and does not observe daylight saving time.
What time is it in Accra right now?
The current local time in Accra is shown live at the top of this page, and the table below shows Accra's time against major cities worldwide.
Does Accra observe daylight saving time (DST)?
No — Accra does not observe daylight saving time, so the local time stays the same all year round.
What is Accra's UTC / GMT offset?
Accra is in Africa/Accra (UTC+00:00).
What is the time difference between Accra and India?
Accra (UTC+00:00) is 5 hours 30 minutes behind India (IST, UTC+5:30).
What is the time difference between Accra and New York?
Accra (UTC+00:00) is 4 hours ahead of New York (US Eastern Time).
What is Accra's airport code?
Accra's main airport is ACC — the IATA code many people use when searching for Accra time.