Accra to Chennai Time Difference
🇬🇭 Accra is currently 5.5 hours ahead of 🇮🇳 Chennai.
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Difference
+5.5h
Business overlap
3h
Distance
8,836 km
Approx. flight
10.4h
Hour-by-Hour: Accra to Chennai
| 🇬🇭 Accra | 🇮🇳 Chennai | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 5:30 AM | |
| 1:00 AM | 6:30 AM | |
| 2:00 AM | 7:30 AM | |
| 3:00 AM | 8:30 AM | |
| 4:00 AM | 9:30 AM | |
| 5:00 AM | 10:30 AM | |
| 6:00 AM | 11:30 AM | |
| 7:00 AM | 12:30 PM | |
| 8:00 AM | 1:30 PM | |
| 9:00 AM | 2:30 PM | |
| 10:00 AM | 3:30 PM | |
| 11:00 AM | 4:30 PM | |
| 12:00 PM | 5:30 PM | |
| 1:00 PM | 6:30 PM | |
| 2:00 PM | 7:30 PM | |
| 3:00 PM | 8:30 PM | |
| 4:00 PM | 9:30 PM | |
| 5:00 PM | 10:30 PM | |
| 6:00 PM | 11:30 PM | |
| 7:00 PM | 12:30 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 8:00 PM | 1:30 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 9:00 PM | 2:30 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 10:00 PM | 3:30 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 11:00 PM | 4:30 AM(next day) | Next day |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Neither Accra nor Chennai observes Daylight Saving Time. The time difference is always 5.5 hours ahead.
Best Meeting Times
There are 3 overlapping business hours between Accra and Chennai (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇬🇭 Accra
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
🇮🇳 Chennai
2:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Accra and Chennai?
The time difference between Accra and Chennai is currently 5.5 hours ahead. Accra uses GMT (UTC+0), while Chennai uses GMT+5:30 (UTC+5:30).
When it's noon in Accra, what time is it in Chennai?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Accra, it is 5:30 PM in Chennai. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Accra and Chennai change?
No. The time difference between Accra and Chennai is always 5.5 hours ahead — neither city observes Daylight Saving Time, so the offset never changes.
What are the best times to schedule a call between Accra and Chennai?
The best time to call is between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM in Accra (which is 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM in Chennai). This 3-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is Accra ahead or behind Chennai?
Accra is currently 5.5 hours behind Chennai.
What time zone is Accra in?
Accra is in the Africa/Accra time zone, currently using GMT (UTC+0). Accra does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
What time is midnight in Accra in Chennai?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Accra, it is 5:30 AM in Chennai.