Rio de Janeiro to Accra Time Difference
🇧🇷 Rio de Janeiro is currently 3 hours ahead of 🇬🇭 Accra.
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Difference
+3h
Business overlap
6h
Distance
5,644 km
Approx. flight
6.6h
Hour-by-Hour: Rio de Janeiro to Accra
| 🇧🇷 Rio de Janeiro | 🇬🇭 Accra | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 3:00 AM | |
| 1:00 AM | 4:00 AM | |
| 2:00 AM | 5:00 AM | |
| 3:00 AM | 6:00 AM | |
| 4:00 AM | 7:00 AM | |
| 5:00 AM | 8:00 AM | |
| 6:00 AM | 9:00 AM | |
| 7:00 AM | 10:00 AM | |
| 8:00 AM | 11:00 AM | |
| 9:00 AM | 12:00 PM | |
| 10:00 AM | 1:00 PM | |
| 11:00 AM | 2:00 PM | |
| 12:00 PM | 3:00 PM | |
| 1:00 PM | 4:00 PM | |
| 2:00 PM | 5:00 PM | |
| 3:00 PM | 6:00 PM | |
| 4:00 PM | 7:00 PM | |
| 5:00 PM | 8:00 PM | |
| 6:00 PM | 9:00 PM | |
| 7:00 PM | 10:00 PM | |
| 8:00 PM | 11:00 PM | |
| 9:00 PM | 12:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 10:00 PM | 1:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 11:00 PM | 2:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Neither Rio de Janeiro nor Accra observes Daylight Saving Time. The time difference is always 3 hours ahead.
Best Meeting Times
There are 6 overlapping business hours between Rio de Janeiro and Accra (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇧🇷 Rio de Janeiro
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
🇬🇭 Accra
12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Rio de Janeiro and Accra?
The time difference between Rio de Janeiro and Accra is currently 3 hours ahead. Rio de Janeiro uses GMT-3 (UTC-3), while Accra uses GMT (UTC+0).
When it's noon in Rio de Janeiro, what time is it in Accra?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Rio de Janeiro, it is 3:00 PM in Accra. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Rio de Janeiro and Accra change?
No. The time difference between Rio de Janeiro and Accra is always 3 hours ahead — neither city observes Daylight Saving Time, so the offset never changes.
What are the best times to schedule a call between Rio de Janeiro and Accra?
The best time to call is between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM in Rio de Janeiro (which is 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Accra). This 6-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is Rio de Janeiro ahead or behind Accra?
Rio de Janeiro is currently 3 hours behind Accra.
What time zone is Rio de Janeiro in?
Rio de Janeiro is in the America/Sao Paulo time zone, currently using GMT-3 (UTC-3). Rio de Janeiro does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
What time is midnight in Rio de Janeiro in Accra?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Rio de Janeiro, it is 3:00 AM in Accra.