Time Difference Between Toronto and Accra

The time difference between Toronto and Accra is 5 hours. When it is 12:00 noon in Toronto, it is 17:00 in Accra. Toronto uses the America/Toronto time zone (UTC-5), while Accra uses Africa/Accra (UTC+0).

Accra is 5 hours ahead of Toronto — 5 hours
Toronto, Canada
11:54:29
Saturday, November 7, 2026
UTC-5 · EST
↔
Accra, Ghana
16:54:29
Saturday, November 7, 2026
UTC+0 · GMT

Time Zone Details: Toronto vs Accra

Detail Toronto Accra
Time Zone IDAmerica/TorontoAfrica/Accra
UTC OffsetUTC-5UTC+0
AbbreviationESTGMT
DST ActiveNoNo
CountryCanadaGhana
RegionNorth AmericaAfrica

Best Time to Schedule a Call

There are 3 overlapping business hours between Toronto and Accra (assuming 9:00–17:00 in each city). The ideal window for calls and meetings is:

09:00–12:00 in Toronto  =  14:00–17:00 in Accra

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

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

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

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

Neither Toronto 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 Toronto and Accra?

The time difference is 5 hours. Accra is 5 hours ahead of Toronto.

Does the time difference change during the year?

It can. If either Toronto 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 Toronto to Accra?

The best window is between 09:00 and 12:00 Toronto time, which corresponds to 14:00–17:00 in Accra. Both sides fall within normal business hours.

How do I convert Toronto time to Accra time?

Add 5 hours to Toronto 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.