Time Difference Between Hong Kong and Accra

The time difference between Hong Kong and Accra is 8 hours. When it is 12:00 noon in Hong Kong, it is 04:00 in Accra. Hong Kong uses the Asia/Hong_Kong time zone (UTC+8), while Accra uses Africa/Accra (UTC+0).

Accra is 8 hours behind Hong Kong — 8 hours
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
04:57:51
Friday, March 27, 2026
UTC+8 · HKT
Accra, Ghana
20:57:51
Thursday, March 26, 2026
UTC+0 · GMT

Time Zone Details: Hong Kong vs Accra

Detail Hong Kong Accra
Time Zone IDAsia/Hong_KongAfrica/Accra
UTC OffsetUTC+8UTC+0
AbbreviationHKTGMT
DST ActiveNoNo
CountryHong KongGhana
RegionAsiaAfrica

Best Time to Schedule a Call

With a 8 hours gap, there is no standard business-hours overlap between Hong Kong and Accra. One party will need to adjust their schedule. Early mornings in Hong Kong 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 Hong Kong time to Accra time. Rows highlighted in green indicate overlapping business hours in both cities.

Hong Kong Accra
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 Hong Kong 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 Hong Kong and Accra?

The time difference is 8 hours. Accra is 8 hours behind Hong Kong.

Does the time difference change during the year?

It can. If either Hong Kong 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 Hong Kong to Accra?

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 Hong Kong time to Accra time?

Subtract 8 hours from Hong Kong 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.