Accra to New York Time Difference
🇬🇭 Accra is currently 4 hours behind of 🇺🇸 New York. This difference varies between 5h and 4h due to Daylight Saving Time.
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Difference
-4h
Business overlap
5h
Distance
8,240 km
Approx. flight
9.7h
Hour-by-Hour: Accra to New York
| 🇬🇭 Accra | 🇺🇸 New York | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 8:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 1:00 AM | 9:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 2:00 AM | 10:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 3:00 AM | 11:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 4:00 AM | 12:00 AM | |
| 5:00 AM | 1:00 AM | |
| 6:00 AM | 2:00 AM | |
| 7:00 AM | 3:00 AM | |
| 8:00 AM | 4:00 AM | |
| 9:00 AM | 5:00 AM | |
| 10:00 AM | 6:00 AM | |
| 11:00 AM | 7:00 AM | |
| 12:00 PM | 8:00 AM | |
| 1:00 PM | 9:00 AM | |
| 2:00 PM | 10:00 AM | |
| 3:00 PM | 11:00 AM | |
| 4:00 PM | 12:00 PM | |
| 5:00 PM | 1:00 PM | |
| 6:00 PM | 2:00 PM | |
| 7:00 PM | 3:00 PM | |
| 8:00 PM | 4:00 PM | |
| 9:00 PM | 5:00 PM | |
| 10:00 PM | 6:00 PM | |
| 11:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
New York observes Daylight Saving Time, while Accra does not. This causes the time difference to shift between 5 hours behind and 4 hours behind depending on the season. Currently, Accra is 4 hours behind relative to New York.
Min difference
5h
Max difference
4h
Best Meeting Times
There are 5 overlapping business hours between Accra and New York (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇬🇭 Accra
1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
🇺🇸 New York
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Accra and New York?
The time difference between Accra and New York is currently 4 hours behind. Accra uses GMT (UTC+0), while New York uses EDT (UTC-4). This difference varies seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time, ranging from 5 hours behind to 4 hours behind.
When it's noon in Accra, what time is it in New York?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Accra, it is 8:00 AM in New York. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Accra and New York change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because New York observes Daylight Saving Time, the offset shifts between 5 hours behind and 4 hours behind at different times of the year.
What are the best times to schedule a call between Accra and New York?
The best time to call is between 1:00 PM and 6:00 PM in Accra (which is 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM in New York). This 5-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is Accra ahead or behind New York?
Accra is currently 4 hours ahead of New York.
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 New York?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Accra, it is 8:00 PM in New York.