Houston to Accra Time Difference
🇺🇸 Houston is currently 5 hours ahead of 🇬🇭 Accra. This difference varies between 5h and 6h due to Daylight Saving Time.
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Difference
+5h
Business overlap
4h
Distance
10,196 km
Approx. flight
12h
Hour-by-Hour: Houston to Accra
| 🇺🇸 Houston | 🇬🇭 Accra | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 12:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 8:00 PM | 1:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 9:00 PM | 2:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 10:00 PM | 3:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 11:00 PM | 4:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Houston observes Daylight Saving Time, while Accra does not. This causes the time difference to shift between 5 hours ahead and 6 hours ahead depending on the season. Currently, Houston is 5 hours ahead relative to Accra.
Min difference
5h
Max difference
6h
Best Meeting Times
There are 4 overlapping business hours between Houston and Accra (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇺🇸 Houston
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
🇬🇭 Accra
2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Houston and Accra?
The time difference between Houston and Accra is currently 5 hours ahead. Houston uses CDT (UTC-5), while Accra uses GMT (UTC+0). This difference varies seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time, ranging from 5 hours ahead to 6 hours ahead.
When it's noon in Houston, what time is it in Accra?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Houston, it is 5:00 PM in Accra. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Houston and Accra change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because Houston observes Daylight Saving Time, the offset shifts between 5 hours ahead and 6 hours ahead at different times of the year.
What are the best times to schedule a call between Houston and Accra?
The best time to call is between 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM in Houston (which is 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Accra). This 4-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is Houston ahead or behind Accra?
Houston is currently 5 hours behind Accra.
What time zone is Houston in?
Houston is in the America/Chicago time zone, currently using CDT (UTC-5). Houston observes Daylight Saving Time, so the offset changes twice a year.
What time is midnight in Houston in Accra?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Houston, it is 5:00 AM in Accra.