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Time Difference: Accra to Sydney

🇬🇭AccraUTC+0
vs
🇦🇺SydneyUTC+10
🇬🇭
Accra, Ghana
Wed, Jun 3
🇦🇺
Sydney, Australia
Wed, Jun 3

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Time Difference
10 hours
Sydney is 10 hours ahead of Accra

Accra vs Sydney timezone guide

Accra (Ghana) uses the Africa/Accra timezone at UTC+0, while Sydney (Australia) uses Australia/Sydney at UTC+10. This means Sydney is 10 hours ahead of Accra (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Accra and Sydney

Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Accra and Sydney 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

AccraSydneyStatus
6am4pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
7am5pmAccra early, Sydney evening
8am6pmAccra early, Sydney evening
9am7pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10am8pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
11am9pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
12pm10pmAccra working hours, Sydney late evening
1pm11pmAccra working hours, Sydney late evening
2pm12amAccra working hours, Sydney asleep
3pm1amAccra working hours, Sydney asleep
4pm2amAccra working hours, Sydney asleep
5pm3amAccra evening, Sydney asleep
6pm4amAccra evening, Sydney asleep
7pm5amAccra evening, Sydney asleep
8pm6amAccra evening, Sydney early
9pm7amAccra evening, Sydney early
10pm8amAccra late evening, Sydney 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 Sydney

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

  • Jan 1 Apr 4Accra is 11 hours behind Sydney
  • Apr 4 Oct 3Accra is 10 hours behind Sydney
  • Oct 3 Dec 31Accra is 11 hours behind Sydney

Distance between Accra and Sydney

Great-circle distance
15,707 km
Direct flight time
~19h 29m

Accra and Sydney are 15,707 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~19h 29m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Accra and Sydney?
The current time difference is 10 hours. Accra is currently 10 hours behind Sydney.
Is Accra ahead of Sydney?
No. Accra is currently 10 hours behind Sydney.
What time is it in Sydney when it's 9 AM in Accra?
When it's 9 AM in Accra, it's 7pm in Sydney.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Accra and Sydney?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Accra and Sydney 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 Sydney observe daylight saving time?
Sydney 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 Sydney?
Accra and Sydney are 15,707 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 19 hours 29 minutes.