Shanghai to Accra Time Difference
🇨🇳 Shanghai is currently 8 hours behind of 🇬🇭 Accra.
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Difference
-8h
Business overlap
None
Distance
12,602 km
Approx. flight
14.8h
Hour-by-Hour: Shanghai to Accra
| 🇨🇳 Shanghai | 🇬🇭 Accra | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 4:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 1:00 AM | 5:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 2:00 AM | 6:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 3:00 AM | 7:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 4:00 AM | 8:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 5:00 AM | 9:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 10:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 7:00 AM | 11:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 8:00 AM | 12:00 AM | |
| 9:00 AM | 1:00 AM | |
| 10:00 AM | 2:00 AM | |
| 11:00 AM | 3:00 AM | |
| 12:00 PM | 4:00 AM | |
| 1:00 PM | 5:00 AM | |
| 2:00 PM | 6:00 AM | |
| 3:00 PM | 7:00 AM | |
| 4:00 PM | 8:00 AM | |
| 5:00 PM | 9:00 AM | |
| 6:00 PM | 10:00 AM | |
| 7:00 PM | 11:00 AM | |
| 8:00 PM | 12:00 PM | |
| 9:00 PM | 1:00 PM | |
| 10:00 PM | 2:00 PM | |
| 11:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Neither Shanghai nor Accra observes Daylight Saving Time. The time difference is always 8 hours behind.
Best Meeting Times
There is no overlap between standard business hours (9 AM – 6 PM) in Shanghai and Accra. Consider scheduling early morning or late evening calls to bridge the gap.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Accra?
The time difference between Shanghai and Accra is currently 8 hours behind. Shanghai uses GMT+8 (UTC+8), while Accra uses GMT (UTC+0).
When it's noon in Shanghai, what time is it in Accra?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Shanghai, it is 4:00 AM in Accra. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Shanghai and Accra change?
No. The time difference between Shanghai and Accra is always 8 hours behind — neither city observes Daylight Saving Time, so the offset never changes.
What are the best times to schedule a call between Shanghai and Accra?
There is no overlap between standard business hours (9 AM – 6 PM) in Shanghai and Accra. Consider scheduling early morning in one city or late evening in the other to find a mutually reasonable time.
Is Shanghai ahead or behind Accra?
Shanghai is currently 8 hours ahead of Accra.
What time zone is Shanghai in?
Shanghai is in the Asia/Shanghai time zone, currently using GMT+8 (UTC+8). Shanghai does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
What time is midnight in Shanghai in Accra?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Shanghai, it is 4:00 PM in Accra.