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Time Difference: Accra to London

🇬🇭AccraUTC+0
vs
🇬🇧LondonUTC+0
🇬🇭
Accra, Ghana
Tue, Jun 2
🇬🇧
London, UK
Tue, Jun 2

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Time Difference
1 hour
London is 1 hour ahead of Accra
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Accra vs London timezone guide

Accra (Ghana) uses the Africa/Accra timezone at UTC+0, while London (UK) uses Europe/London at UTC+0. Both cities share the same standard UTC offset, though daylight saving rules may cause a temporary difference during parts of the year.

Best meeting times between Accra and London

Standard 9-to-5 working hours overlap by 7 hours per day. The shared window is 9am–4pm in Accra, which is 10am–5pm in London. Schedule recurring meetings inside that window and both teams stay inside standard working hours.

Hour-by-hour planner

AccraLondonStatus
6am7amAccra early, London early
7am8amAccra early, London early
8am9amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
9am10amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
10am11amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
11am12pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
12pm1pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
1pm2pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
2pm3pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
3pm4pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
4pm5pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
5pm6pmAccra evening, London evening
6pm7pmAccra evening, London evening
7pm8pmAccra evening, London evening
8pm9pmAccra evening, London evening
9pm10pmAccra evening, London late evening
10pm11pmAccra late evening, London late evening

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 London

London observes daylight saving time, but Accra does not. That means the difference between the two cities changes seasonally — by one hour, around London's transition dates.

  • Jan 1 → Mar 29Accra is the same time
  • Mar 29 → Oct 25Accra is 1 hour behind London
  • Oct 25 → Dec 31Accra is the same time

Distance between Accra and London

Great-circle distance
5,104 km
Direct flight time
~7h

Accra and London are 5,104 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~7h, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Accra and London?
The current time difference is 1 hour. Accra is currently 1 hour behind London.
Is Accra ahead of London?
No. Accra is currently 1 hour behind London.
What time is it in London when it's 9 AM in Accra?
When it's 9 AM in Accra, it's 10am in London.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Accra and London?
The best window is 9am–4pm in Accra, which is 10am–5pm in London. That's 7 hours where both teams are inside standard 9-to-5 working hours.
Do Accra and London observe daylight saving time?
London observes daylight saving time, but Accra does not — the difference between the two cities changes by one hour around the DST transition dates.
How far apart are Accra and London?
Accra and London are 5,104 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 7 hours 0 minutes.