Time Difference Between Dubai and Accra

The time difference between Dubai and Accra is 4 hours. When it is 12:00 noon in Dubai, it is 08:00 in Accra. Dubai uses the Asia/Dubai time zone (UTC+4), while Accra uses Africa/Accra (UTC+0).

Accra is 4 hours behind Dubai — 4 hours
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
00:55:17
Friday, March 27, 2026
UTC+4 · +04
Accra, Ghana
20:55:17
Thursday, March 26, 2026
UTC+0 · GMT

Time Zone Details: Dubai vs Accra

Detail Dubai Accra
Time Zone IDAsia/DubaiAfrica/Accra
UTC OffsetUTC+4UTC+0
Abbreviation+04GMT
DST ActiveNoNo
CountryUnited Arab EmiratesGhana
RegionMiddle EastAfrica

Best Time to Schedule a Call

There are 4 overlapping business hours between Dubai and Accra (assuming 9:00–17:00 in each city). The ideal window for calls and meetings is:

13:00–17:00 in Dubai  =  09:00–13:00 in Accra

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

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

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

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

Neither Dubai nor Accra 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 Dubai and Accra?

The time difference is 4 hours. Accra is 4 hours behind Dubai.

Does the time difference change during the year?

It can. If either Dubai or Accra 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 Dubai to Accra?

The best window is between 13:00 and 17:00 Dubai time, which corresponds to 09:00–13:00 in Accra. Both sides fall within normal business hours.

How do I convert Dubai time to Accra time?

Subtract 4 hours from Dubai time to get Accra 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.