Time Difference Between Accra and Chicago

The time difference between Accra and Chicago is 6 hours. When it is 12:00 noon in Accra, it is 06:00 in Chicago. Accra uses the Africa/Accra time zone (UTC+0), while Chicago uses America/Chicago (UTC-6).

Chicago is 6 hours behind Accra — 6 hours
Accra, Ghana
16:12:47
Saturday, November 7, 2026
UTC+0 · GMT
↔
Chicago, United States
10:12:47
Saturday, November 7, 2026
UTC-6 · CST

Time Zone Details: Accra vs Chicago

Detail Accra Chicago
Time Zone IDAfrica/AccraAmerica/Chicago
UTC OffsetUTC+0UTC-6
AbbreviationGMTCST
DST ActiveNoNo
CountryGhanaUnited States
RegionAfricaNorth America

Best Time to Schedule a Call

There are 2 overlapping business hours between Accra and Chicago (assuming 9:00–17:00 in each city). The ideal window for calls and meetings is:

15:00–17:00 in Accra  =  09:00–11:00 in Chicago

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

Use this table to quickly convert any hour from Accra time to Chicago time. Rows highlighted in green indicate overlapping business hours in both cities.

Accra Chicago
00:00 18:00 (-1 day) Night
01:00 19:00 (-1 day) Night
02:00 20:00 (-1 day) Night
03:00 21:00 (-1 day) Night
04:00 22:00 (-1 day) Night
05:00 23:00 (-1 day) Night
06:00 00:00
07:00 01:00
08:00 02:00
09:00 03:00
10:00 04:00
11:00 05:00
12:00 06:00
13:00 07:00
14:00 08:00
15:00 09:00 Overlap
16:00 10:00 Overlap
17:00 11:00
18:00 12:00
19:00 13:00
20:00 14:00
21:00 15:00
22:00 16:00 Night
23:00 17:00 Night

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

Neither Accra nor Chicago is currently observing daylight saving time. If either city observes DST, the time difference will change by 1 hour when DST begins or ends. Always double-check before scheduling across these time zones during March–April and October–November.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Accra and Chicago?

The time difference is 6 hours. Chicago is 6 hours behind Accra.

Does the time difference change during the year?

It can. If either Accra or Chicago observes daylight saving time, the gap will shift by 1 hour during the transition periods (typically March–April and October–November).

When is the best time to call from Accra to Chicago?

The best window is between 15:00 and 17:00 Accra time, which corresponds to 09:00–11:00 in Chicago. Both sides fall within normal business hours.

How do I convert Accra time to Chicago time?

Subtract 6 hours from Accra time to get Chicago time. Use the hour-by-hour table above for a quick reference.

Related Pages

For sunrise and sunset data, visit TheSunsetTimes.com. For detailed DST schedules, see DaylightSavingTime.info.