Washington D.C. to Accra Time Difference
🇺🇸 Washington D.C. 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
8,480 km
Approx. flight
10h
Hour-by-Hour: Washington D.C. to Accra
| 🇺🇸 Washington D.C. | 🇬🇭 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)
Washington D.C. 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, Washington D.C. is 4 hours ahead relative to Accra.
Min difference
4h
Max difference
5h
Best Meeting Times
There are 5 overlapping business hours between Washington D.C. and Accra (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇺🇸 Washington D.C.
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
🇬🇭 Accra
1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Accra?
The time difference between Washington D.C. and Accra is currently 4 hours ahead. Washington D.C. 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 Washington D.C., what time is it in Accra?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Washington D.C., it is 4:00 PM in Accra. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Washington D.C. and Accra change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because Washington D.C. 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 Washington D.C. and Accra?
The best time to call is between 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM in Washington D.C. (which is 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Accra). This 5-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is Washington D.C. ahead or behind Accra?
Washington D.C. is currently 4 hours behind Accra.
What time zone is Washington D.C. in?
Washington D.C. is in the America/New York time zone, currently using EDT (UTC-4). Washington D.C. observes Daylight Saving Time, so the offset changes twice a year.
What time is midnight in Washington D.C. in Accra?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Washington D.C., it is 4:00 AM in Accra.