Does Accra observe daylight saving time?

No. Accra stays on UTC+00:00 all year, and no clock change is scheduled in the next 12 months.

What is the time difference between Accra and London?

London is on the same time as Accra right now. The gap changes during the year because London changes its clocks for daylight saving time.

When is the next public holiday in Accra?

Farmers' Day, on Friday 4 December 2026.

When do working hours in Accra overlap with New York and London?

New York's 09:00–17:00 overlaps Accra's for 3 hours today (14:00–17:00 Accra time); London's 09:00–17:00 overlaps Accra's for 8 hours today (09:00–17:00 Accra time).

Current Time in Accra, Ghana — GMT

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Accra, Ghana

05:47:39 PM

Thursday, November 5, 2026

Quick answer

The current time in Accra, Ghana is 5:47 PM on Thursday, November 5, 2026. Accra is on GMT (UTC+00:00) all year; no clock change is scheduled in the next 12 months.

Pronunciation

Accra

Time zone and daylight saving time in Accra

Time zone (IANA): Africa/Accra
Current offset: GMT (UTC+00:00)
Daylight saving: No clock changes

Accra does not change its clocks: it stays on UTC+00:00 all year.

Sun & twilight

Today

Sunrise

05:47 AM

Sunset

05:41 PM

Day length

11h 54m

Solar noon (sun highest): 11:44 AM

Daylight on the solstices

December solstice (December 21, 2026): 11h 48m
June solstice (June 21, 2027): 12h 27m

Time difference and working-hours overlap

Today's values; working day 09:00–17:00 in both places.

City	Local time	Difference	Their 09:00–17:00 in Accra	Overlap with Accra
New York	12:47	−5 h	14:00–22:00	3 h (14:00–17:00)
London	17:47	0 h	09:00–17:00	8 h (09:00–17:00)
Lagos	18:47	+1 h	08:00–16:00	7 h (09:00–16:00)
Paris	18:47	+1 h	08:00–16:00	7 h (09:00–16:00)
Berlin	18:47	+1 h	08:00–16:00	7 h (09:00–16:00)
Johannesburg	19:47	+2 h	07:00–15:00	6 h (09:00–15:00)

Upcoming public holidays in Accra

In 29 days
Farmers' Day
Fri, Dec 4, 2026
Public
In 50 days
Christmas Day
Fri, Dec 25, 2026
Public
In 51 days
Boxing Day
Sat, Dec 26, 2026
Public

Airports near Accra

Kotoka International Airport ACC6 km straight-line
Prempeh I International Airport KMS201 km straight-line

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Accra observe daylight saving time?: No. Accra stays on UTC+00:00 all year, and no clock change is scheduled in the next 12 months.
What is the time difference between Accra and London?: London is on the same time as Accra right now. The gap changes during the year because London changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
When is the next public holiday in Accra?: Farmers' Day, on Friday 4 December 2026.
When do working hours in Accra overlap with New York and London?: New York's 09:00–17:00 overlaps Accra's for 3 hours today (14:00–17:00 Accra time); London's 09:00–17:00 overlaps Accra's for 8 hours today (09:00–17:00 Accra time).

Time in other cities, compared with Accra

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