Philadelphia to Accra Time Difference
🇺🇸 Philadelphia 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
8,329 km
Approx. flight
9.8h
Hour-by-Hour: Philadelphia to Accra
| 🇺🇸 Philadelphia | 🇬🇭 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)
Philadelphia 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, Philadelphia is 4 hours ahead relative to Accra.
Min difference
4h
Max difference
5h
Best Meeting Times
There are 5 overlapping business hours between Philadelphia and Accra (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇺🇸 Philadelphia
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
🇬🇭 Accra
1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Philadelphia and Accra?
The time difference between Philadelphia and Accra is currently 4 hours ahead. Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia, what time is it in Accra?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Philadelphia, it is 4:00 PM in Accra. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Philadelphia and Accra change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia and Accra?
The best time to call is between 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM in Philadelphia (which is 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Accra). This 5-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is Philadelphia ahead or behind Accra?
Philadelphia is currently 4 hours behind Accra.
What time zone is Philadelphia in?
Philadelphia is in the America/New York time zone, currently using EDT (UTC-4). Philadelphia observes Daylight Saving Time, so the offset changes twice a year.
What time is midnight in Philadelphia in Accra?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Philadelphia, it is 4:00 AM in Accra.