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Time Difference: Accra to Hong Kong

🇬🇭AccraUTC+0
vs
🇨🇳Hong KongUTC+8
🇬🇭
Accra, Ghana
Thu, Jun 25
🇨🇳
Hong Kong, China
Thu, Jun 25

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Time Difference
8 hours
Hong Kong is 8 hours ahead of Accra
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Accra vs Hong Kong timezone guide

Accra (Ghana) uses the Africa/Accra timezone at UTC+0, while Hong Kong (China) uses Asia/Hong_Kong at UTC+8. This means Hong Kong is 8 hours ahead of Accra (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Accra and Hong Kong

Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Accra and Hong Kong do not overlap. To meet synchronously, one side will need to start early or stay late — see the hour-by-hour planner below for the least disruptive options.

Hour-by-hour planner

AccraHong KongStatus
6am2pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
7am3pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
8am4pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
9am5pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10am6pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
11am7pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
12pm8pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
1pm9pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
2pm10pmAccra working hours, Hong Kong late evening
3pm11pmAccra working hours, Hong Kong late evening
4pm12amAccra working hours, Hong Kong asleep
5pm1amAccra evening, Hong Kong asleep
6pm2amAccra evening, Hong Kong asleep
7pm3amAccra evening, Hong Kong asleep
8pm4amAccra evening, Hong Kong asleep
9pm5amAccra evening, Hong Kong asleep
10pm6amAccra late evening, Hong Kong early

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 Hong Kong

Neither Accra nor Hong Kong observes daylight saving time. The time difference between them stays at 8 hours behind all year — recurring meetings only need to be scheduled once.

Distance between Accra and Hong Kong

Great-circle distance
12,235 km
Direct flight time
~15h 24m

Accra and Hong Kong are 12,235 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~15h 24m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Accra and Hong Kong?
The current time difference is 8 hours. Accra is currently 8 hours behind Hong Kong.
Is Accra ahead of Hong Kong?
No. Accra is currently 8 hours behind Hong Kong.
What time is it in Hong Kong when it's 9 AM in Accra?
When it's 9 AM in Accra, it's 5pm in Hong Kong.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Accra and Hong Kong?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Accra and Hong Kong do not overlap. To meet synchronously, one side will need to start before 9 AM or work past 5 PM — see the planner above for the least disruptive options.
Do Accra and Hong Kong observe daylight saving time?
Neither Accra nor Hong Kong observes daylight saving time. The difference between them stays constant year-round.
How far apart are Accra and Hong Kong?
Accra and Hong Kong are 12,235 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 15 hours 24 minutes.