New York to Accra Time Difference
🇺🇸 New York 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
8,240 km
Approx. flight
9.7h
Hour-by-Hour: New York to Accra
| 🇺🇸 New York | 🇬🇭 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)
New York 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, New York is 4 hours ahead relative to Accra.
Min difference
4h
Max difference
5h
Best Meeting Times
There are 5 overlapping business hours between New York and Accra (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇺🇸 New York
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
🇬🇭 Accra
1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between New York and Accra?
The time difference between New York and Accra is currently 4 hours ahead. New York 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 New York, what time is it in Accra?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in New York, it is 4:00 PM in Accra. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between New York and Accra change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because New York 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 New York and Accra?
The best time to call is between 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM in New York (which is 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Accra). This 5-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is New York ahead or behind Accra?
New York is currently 4 hours behind Accra.
What time zone is New York in?
New York is in the America/New York time zone, currently using EDT (UTC-4). New York observes Daylight Saving Time, so the offset changes twice a year.
What time is midnight in New York in Accra?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in New York, it is 4:00 AM in Accra.