Detroit to Accra Time Difference
🇺🇸 Detroit is currently 4 hours ahead of 🇬🇭 Accra. This difference varies between 4h and 5h due to Daylight Saving Time.
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Difference
+4h
Business overlap
5h
Distance
9,002 km
Approx. flight
10.6h
Hour-by-Hour: Detroit to Accra
| 🇺🇸 Detroit | 🇬🇭 Accra | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 4:00 AM | |
| 1:00 AM | 5:00 AM | |
| 2:00 AM | 6:00 AM | |
| 3:00 AM | 7:00 AM | |
| 4:00 AM | 8:00 AM | |
| 5:00 AM | 9:00 AM | |
| 6:00 AM | 10:00 AM | |
| 7:00 AM | 11:00 AM | |
| 8:00 AM | 12:00 PM | |
| 9:00 AM | 1:00 PM | |
| 10:00 AM | 2:00 PM | |
| 11:00 AM | 3:00 PM | |
| 12:00 PM | 4:00 PM | |
| 1:00 PM | 5:00 PM | |
| 2:00 PM | 6:00 PM | |
| 3:00 PM | 7:00 PM | |
| 4:00 PM | 8:00 PM | |
| 5:00 PM | 9:00 PM | |
| 6:00 PM | 10:00 PM | |
| 7:00 PM | 11:00 PM | |
| 8:00 PM | 12:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 9:00 PM | 1:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 10:00 PM | 2:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 11:00 PM | 3:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Detroit observes Daylight Saving Time, while Accra does not. This causes the time difference to shift between 4 hours ahead and 5 hours ahead depending on the season. Currently, Detroit is 4 hours ahead relative to Accra.
Min difference
4h
Max difference
5h
Best Meeting Times
There are 5 overlapping business hours between Detroit and Accra (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇺🇸 Detroit
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
🇬🇭 Accra
1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Detroit and Accra?
The time difference between Detroit and Accra is currently 4 hours ahead. Detroit uses EDT (UTC-4), while Accra uses GMT (UTC+0). This difference varies seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time, ranging from 4 hours ahead to 5 hours ahead.
When it's noon in Detroit, what time is it in Accra?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Detroit, it is 4:00 PM in Accra. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Detroit and Accra change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because Detroit observes Daylight Saving Time, the offset shifts between 4 hours ahead and 5 hours ahead at different times of the year.
What are the best times to schedule a call between Detroit and Accra?
The best time to call is between 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM in Detroit (which is 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Accra). This 5-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is Detroit ahead or behind Accra?
Detroit is currently 4 hours behind Accra.
What time zone is Detroit in?
Detroit is in the America/Detroit time zone, currently using EDT (UTC-4). Detroit observes Daylight Saving Time, so the offset changes twice a year.
What time is midnight in Detroit in Accra?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Detroit, it is 4:00 AM in Accra.