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Time Difference: Accra to Dubai

🇬🇭AccraUTC+0
vs
🇦🇪DubaiUTC+4
🇬🇭
Accra, Ghana
Sat, Jun 20
🇦🇪
Dubai, UAE
Sat, Jun 20

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Time Difference
4 hours
Dubai is 4 hours ahead of Accra
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Accra vs Dubai timezone guide

Accra (Ghana) uses the Africa/Accra timezone at UTC+0, while Dubai (UAE) uses Asia/Dubai at UTC+4. This means Dubai is 4 hours ahead of Accra (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Accra and Dubai

Standard 9-to-5 working hours overlap by 4 hours per day. The shared window is 9am–1pm in Accra, which is 1pm–5pm in Dubai. Schedule recurring meetings inside that window and both teams stay inside standard working hours.

Hour-by-hour planner

AccraDubaiStatus
6am10amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
7am11amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
8am12pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
9am1pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
10am2pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
11am3pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
12pm4pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
1pm5pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
2pm6pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
3pm7pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
4pm8pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
5pm9pmAccra evening, Dubai evening
6pm10pmAccra evening, Dubai late evening
7pm11pmAccra evening, Dubai late evening
8pm12amAccra evening, Dubai asleep
9pm1amAccra evening, Dubai asleep
10pm2amAccra late evening, Dubai asleep

Green = standard working hours (9 AM – 5 PM). Amber = early (6–9 AM). Orange = evening (5–10 PM). Grey = asleep or late.

Daylight saving time between Accra and Dubai

Neither Accra nor Dubai observes daylight saving time. The time difference between them stays at 4 hours behind all year — recurring meetings only need to be scheduled once.

Distance between Accra and Dubai

Great-circle distance
6,281 km
Direct flight time
~8h 23m

Accra and Dubai are 6,281 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~8h 23m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Accra and Dubai?
The current time difference is 4 hours. Accra is currently 4 hours behind Dubai.
Is Accra ahead of Dubai?
No. Accra is currently 4 hours behind Dubai.
What time is it in Dubai when it's 9 AM in Accra?
When it's 9 AM in Accra, it's 1pm in Dubai.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Accra and Dubai?
The best window is 9am–1pm in Accra, which is 1pm–5pm in Dubai. That's 4 hours where both teams are inside standard 9-to-5 working hours.
Do Accra and Dubai observe daylight saving time?
Neither Accra nor Dubai observes daylight saving time. The difference between them stays constant year-round.
How far apart are Accra and Dubai?
Accra and Dubai are 6,281 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 8 hours 23 minutes.