Time Difference Between Accra and San Francisco

The time difference between Accra and San Francisco is 8 hours. When it is 12:00 noon in Accra, it is 04:00 in San Francisco. Accra uses the Africa/Accra time zone (UTC+0), while San Francisco uses America/Los_Angeles (UTC-8).

San Francisco is 8 hours behind Accra — 8 hours
Accra, Ghana
16:13:40
Saturday, November 7, 2026
UTC+0 · GMT
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San Francisco, United States
08:13:40
Saturday, November 7, 2026
UTC-8 · PST

Time Zone Details: Accra vs San Francisco

Detail Accra San Francisco
Time Zone IDAfrica/AccraAmerica/Los_Angeles
UTC OffsetUTC+0UTC-8
AbbreviationGMTPST
DST ActiveNoNo
CountryGhanaUnited States
RegionAfricaNorth America

Best Time to Schedule a Call

With a 8 hours gap, there is no standard business-hours overlap between Accra and San Francisco. One party will need to adjust their schedule. Early mornings in Accra or late evenings in San Francisco tend to be the most practical compromise.

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

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

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

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

Neither Accra nor San Francisco 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 San Francisco?

The time difference is 8 hours. San Francisco is 8 hours behind Accra.

Does the time difference change during the year?

It can. If either Accra or San Francisco 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 San Francisco?

There is no ideal window during standard business hours. Consider scheduling at the edges — early morning for the city that is ahead and late afternoon for the city that is behind.

How do I convert Accra time to San Francisco time?

Subtract 8 hours from Accra time to get San Francisco 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.