Accra to Washington D.C. Time Difference
🇬🇭 Accra is currently 4 hours behind of 🇺🇸 Washington D.C.. This difference varies between 5h and 4h due to Daylight Saving Time.
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Difference
-4h
Business overlap
5h
Distance
8,480 km
Approx. flight
10h
Hour-by-Hour: Accra to Washington D.C.
| 🇬🇭 Accra | 🇺🇸 Washington D.C. | 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)
Washington D.C. 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 Washington D.C..
Min difference
5h
Max difference
4h
Best Meeting Times
There are 5 overlapping business hours between Accra and Washington D.C. (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇬🇭 Accra
1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
🇺🇸 Washington D.C.
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Accra and Washington D.C.?
The time difference between Accra and Washington D.C. is currently 4 hours behind. Accra uses GMT (UTC+0), while Washington D.C. 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 Washington D.C.?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Accra, it is 8:00 AM in Washington D.C.. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Accra and Washington D.C. change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because Washington D.C. 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 Washington D.C.?
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 Washington D.C.). This 5-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is Accra ahead or behind Washington D.C.?
Accra is currently 4 hours ahead of Washington D.C..
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 Washington D.C.?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Accra, it is 8:00 PM in Washington D.C..