Time in Accra now
2:04PMGMT
GMTUTC+0+5 h vs New York (you)Africa/Abidjan
No clock changes: Accra stays on GMT (UTC+0) all year.
Clock rules in Accra
Accra keeps GMT (UTC+0) all year, the time of all of Ghana.
There is no daylight saving time; the last summer time here was in 1955.
Local mean solar time at 0.20° W is UTC−0:01, within 1 min of the clock: the sun is highest at about noon.
The zone’s rules, coming changes and history are on the Africa/Abidjan page.
Time difference from Accra
| Place | Why listed | Local time now | Their clock vs Accra | January | July |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lomé | Nearest capitals abroad · 170 km | 2:04 PM Tue, Nov 3 | +0 h | 0 h | 0 h |
| Porto-Novo | Nearest capitals abroad · 330 km | 3:04 PM Tue, Nov 3 | +1 h | +1 h | +1 h |
| Yamoussoukro | Nearest capitals abroad · 580 km | 2:04 PM Tue, Nov 3 | +0 h | 0 h | 0 h |
| New York City | World cities | 9:04 AM Tue, Nov 3 | −5 h | −5 h | −4 h |
| Los Angeles | World cities | 6:04 AM Tue, Nov 3 | −8 h | −8 h | −7 h |
| London | World cities | 2:04 PM Tue, Nov 3 | +0 h | 0 h | +1 h |
| Berlin | World cities | 3:04 PM Tue, Nov 3 | +1 h | +1 h | +2 h |
| Dubai | World cities | 6:04 PM Tue, Nov 3 | +4 h | +4 h | +4 h |
With JavaScript on, this line shows how office hours in Accra overlap yours today.
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Places near Accra
| Place | Distance | Clock vs Accra |
|---|---|---|
| Teshi Old Town | 10 km east | same clock |
| Medina Estates | 13 km north | same clock |
| Atsiaman | 21 km north-west | same clock |
| Amanfrom | 22 km west | same clock |
| Tema | 24 km north-east | same clock |
| Ashaiman | 24 km north-east | same clock |
| Koforidua | 60 km north | same clock |
| Cape Coast | 127 km south-west | same clock |
| Porto-Novo BJ | 327 km east | 1 h ahead |
Accra at a glance
- CountryGhana
- Population1,963,264
- Coordinates5.56° N, 0.20° W
- Elevation33 m
- Time zone IDAfrica/Abidjan
- Also known asAfrica/Accra
- Standard timeGMT (UTC+0)
- Daylight saving timenone
- Calling code+233
Questions
What time is it in Accra now?
The clock at the top of this page shows it to the second. Accra is on UTC+0 all year, 5 hours ahead of New York in January and 4 hours ahead of New York in July.