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Time Difference: Accra to Tokyo

🇬🇭AccraUTC+0
vs
🇯🇵TokyoUTC+9
🇬🇭
Accra, Ghana
Wed, Jun 3
🇯🇵
Tokyo, Japan
Wed, Jun 3

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Time Difference
9 hours
Tokyo is 9 hours ahead of Accra

Accra vs Tokyo timezone guide

Accra (Ghana) uses the Africa/Accra timezone at UTC+0, while Tokyo (Japan) uses Asia/Tokyo at UTC+9. This means Tokyo is 9 hours ahead of Accra (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Accra and Tokyo

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

AccraTokyoStatus
6am3pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
7am4pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
8am5pmAccra early, Tokyo evening
9am6pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10am7pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
11am8pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
12pm9pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
1pm10pmAccra working hours, Tokyo late evening
2pm11pmAccra working hours, Tokyo late evening
3pm12amAccra working hours, Tokyo asleep
4pm1amAccra working hours, Tokyo asleep
5pm2amAccra evening, Tokyo asleep
6pm3amAccra evening, Tokyo asleep
7pm4amAccra evening, Tokyo asleep
8pm5amAccra evening, Tokyo asleep
9pm6amAccra evening, Tokyo early
10pm7amAccra late evening, Tokyo 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 Tokyo

Neither Accra nor Tokyo observes daylight saving time. The time difference between them stays at 9 hours behind all year — recurring meetings only need to be scheduled once.

Distance between Accra and Tokyo

Great-circle distance
13,801 km
Direct flight time
~17h 14m

Accra and Tokyo are 13,801 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~17h 14m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Accra and Tokyo?
The current time difference is 9 hours. Accra is currently 9 hours behind Tokyo.
Is Accra ahead of Tokyo?
No. Accra is currently 9 hours behind Tokyo.
What time is it in Tokyo when it's 9 AM in Accra?
When it's 9 AM in Accra, it's 6pm in Tokyo.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Accra and Tokyo?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Accra and Tokyo 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 Tokyo observe daylight saving time?
Neither Accra nor Tokyo observes daylight saving time. The difference between them stays constant year-round.
How far apart are Accra and Tokyo?
Accra and Tokyo are 13,801 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 17 hours 14 minutes.