Time Difference Between Accra and Sydney

The time difference between Accra and Sydney is 10 hours. When it is 12:00 noon in Accra, it is 22:00 in Sydney. Accra uses the Africa/Accra time zone (UTC+0), while Sydney uses Australia/Sydney (UTC+10).

Sydney is 10 hours ahead of Accra — 10 hours
Accra, Ghana
00:44:18
Monday, May 11, 2026
UTC+0 · GMT
Sydney, Australia
10:44:18
Monday, May 11, 2026
UTC+10 · AEST

Time Zone Details: Accra vs Sydney

Detail Accra Sydney
Time Zone IDAfrica/AccraAustralia/Sydney
UTC OffsetUTC+0UTC+10
AbbreviationGMTAEST
DST ActiveNoNo
CountryGhanaAustralia
RegionAfricaOceania

Best Time to Schedule a Call

With a 10 hours gap, there is no standard business-hours overlap between Accra and Sydney. One party will need to adjust their schedule. Early mornings in Sydney or late evenings in Accra tend to be the most practical compromise.

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

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

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

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

Neither Accra nor Sydney 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 Sydney?

The time difference is 10 hours. Sydney is 10 hours ahead of Accra.

Does the time difference change during the year?

It can. If either Accra or Sydney 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 Sydney?

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 Sydney time?

Add 10 hours to Accra time to get Sydney 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.