Accra to Chicago Time Difference
🇬🇭 Accra is currently 5 hours behind of 🇺🇸 Chicago. This difference varies between 6h and 5h due to Daylight Saving Time.
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Difference
-5h
Business overlap
4h
Distance
9,381 km
Approx. flight
11h
Hour-by-Hour: Accra to Chicago
| 🇬🇭 Accra | 🇺🇸 Chicago | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 7:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 1:00 AM | 8:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 2:00 AM | 9:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 3:00 AM | 10:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 4:00 AM | 11:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 5:00 AM | 12:00 AM | |
| 6:00 AM | 1:00 AM | |
| 7:00 AM | 2:00 AM | |
| 8:00 AM | 3:00 AM | |
| 9:00 AM | 4:00 AM | |
| 10:00 AM | 5:00 AM | |
| 11:00 AM | 6:00 AM | |
| 12:00 PM | 7:00 AM | |
| 1:00 PM | 8:00 AM | |
| 2:00 PM | 9:00 AM | |
| 3:00 PM | 10:00 AM | |
| 4:00 PM | 11:00 AM | |
| 5:00 PM | 12:00 PM | |
| 6:00 PM | 1:00 PM | |
| 7:00 PM | 2:00 PM | |
| 8:00 PM | 3:00 PM | |
| 9:00 PM | 4:00 PM | |
| 10:00 PM | 5:00 PM | |
| 11:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Chicago observes Daylight Saving Time, while Accra does not. This causes the time difference to shift between 6 hours behind and 5 hours behind depending on the season. Currently, Accra is 5 hours behind relative to Chicago.
Min difference
6h
Max difference
5h
Best Meeting Times
There are 4 overlapping business hours between Accra and Chicago (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇬🇭 Accra
2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
🇺🇸 Chicago
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Accra and Chicago?
The time difference between Accra and Chicago is currently 5 hours behind. Accra uses GMT (UTC+0), while Chicago uses CDT (UTC-5). This difference varies seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time, ranging from 6 hours behind to 5 hours behind.
When it's noon in Accra, what time is it in Chicago?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Accra, it is 7:00 AM in Chicago. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Accra and Chicago change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because Chicago observes Daylight Saving Time, the offset shifts between 6 hours behind and 5 hours behind at different times of the year.
What are the best times to schedule a call between Accra and Chicago?
The best time to call is between 2:00 PM and 6:00 PM in Accra (which is 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM in Chicago). This 4-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is Accra ahead or behind Chicago?
Accra is currently 5 hours ahead of Chicago.
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 Chicago?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Accra, it is 7:00 PM in Chicago.