Does it account for Daylight Saving Time?

Yes, our converter uses the IANA timezone database, which includes all current DST rules for every timezone in the world.

UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) is the primary time standard by which the world regulates clocks. All timezones are defined as offsets from UTC.

Can I compare multiple timezones at once?

Yes, you can add multiple cities or timezones and see the equivalent times side by side.

How many timezones are there in the world?

There are 38 distinct UTC offsets in use, ranging from UTC-12 to UTC+14. This includes half-hour (UTC+5:30 India, UTC+9:30 Australia) and 45-minute offsets (UTC+5:45 Nepal, UTC+8:45 Australia).

What is the International Date Line?

The International Date Line (IDL) runs roughly along the 180° meridian in the Pacific Ocean. When you cross it westward, you gain a day; crossing eastward, you lose a day.

Why do some timezones have 30 or 45 minute offsets?

Countries chose offsets that best matched their solar noon. India uses UTC+5:30 and Nepal uses UTC+5:45 because standard hourly offsets didn't align well with their geography.

Which country has the most timezones?

France has the most (12 timezones) due to overseas territories. Russia spans 11 timezones. The US has 6 (including Hawaii and Alaska).

Accra to BDST

+6h

Accra

GMTSOURCE

Ghana · UTC+00:00

HH12

MM00

12:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

BDST

UTC+06:00

HH06

MM00

18:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Quick Reference

Time Conversion Table

Accra

BDST

12:00 AM

6:00 AM

2:00 AM

8:00 AM

4:00 AM

10:00 AM

6:00 AM

12:00 PM

8:00 AM

2:00 PM

10:00 AM

4:00 PM

12:00 PM

6:00 PM

2:00 PM

8:00 PM

4:00 PM

10:00 PM

6:00 PM

12:00 AM+1

8:00 PM

2:00 AM+1

10:00 PM

4:00 AM+1

Green rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)

GMT and BDST on the World Map

The map below highlights the GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) and BDST (Bangladesh Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.

GMT Zone

→

BDST Zone

Explore all world timezones interactively →

GMT – Greenwich Mean Time

UTC+00:00

Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) is the mean solar time at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London. It is the same as UTC+00:00.

Countries in GMT

United KingdomIrelandIcelandPortugal (mainland)GhanaSenegalMaliMauritaniaGambiaGuineaSierra LeoneLiberiaIvory CoastBurkina FasoMorocco (historically)

Major Cities in GMT

LondonDublinLisbonAccraReykjavikEdinburghCasablancaDakarBamakoAbidjanConakryFreetownMonrovia

Key Facts about GMT

•GMT is based on the Prime Meridian (0° longitude) passing through Greenwich, London.
•The Royal Observatory in Greenwich has been the reference point for GMT since 1884.
•GMT and UTC are often used interchangeably, but UTC is based on atomic clocks.
•Iceland uses GMT year-round and never observes daylight saving time.
•The UK switches from GMT to BST (British Summer Time) in late March each year.

Daylight Saving:Yes – switches to BST

Learn more about GMT on Wikipedia

BDST – Bangladesh Standard Time

UTC+06:00

Bangladesh Standard Time (BDST, UTC+06:00) is the time zone for Bangladesh, 6 hours ahead of UTC.

Countries in BDST

Bangladesh

Major Cities in BDST

DhakaChittagongKhulnaRajshahiSylhet

Key Facts about BDST

•Bangladesh uses a single time zone, UTC+06:00, across the entire country.
•Bangladesh does not observe daylight saving time, so the offset is fixed all year.
•Dhaka is one of the most densely populated cities globally.
•BDST is written here to distinguish it from British Summer Time (BST).

Daylight Saving:No – UTC+06:00 year-round

Learn more about BDST on Wikipedia

Accra to BDST Time Difference – Complete Guide

Accra runs on Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) at UTC+00:00. BDST runs on Bangladesh Standard Time (BDST) at UTC+06:00. That puts Accra 6 hours ahead of BDST — a difference of +6h at the current offsets.

In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Accra it is 3:00 PM in BDST. Midnight in Accra is 6:00 AM in BDST. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.

Accra to BDST time conversion table

Accra (GMT)	BDST (BDST)	Day
12:00 AM	6:00 AM	same day
6:00 AM	12:00 PM	same day
7:00 AM	1:00 PM	same day
8:00 AM	2:00 PM	same day
9:00 AM	3:00 PM	same day
12:00 PM	6:00 PM	same day
3:00 PM	9:00 PM	same day
5:00 PM	11:00 PM	same day
6:00 PM	12:00 AM	next day
9:00 PM	3:00 AM	next day

Why people convert Accra to BDST time

Scheduling a call from Accra to BDST: a 10:00 AM start in Accra lands at 4:00 PM in BDST, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
Finding shared working hours: both Accra and BDST are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM GMT time (3:00 PM–5:00 PM BDST). That is roughly 2 hours of usable overlap.
Booking travel or deliveries: tracking BDST local time against Accra keeps pickup windows and arrival estimates honest across the +6h offset.

Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM GMT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +6h gap is not.
Block 9:00 AM–11:00 AM GMT as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Accra and need BDST colleagues present.

About GMT (Greenwich Mean Time)

Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) is the clock time at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London, which sits on the Prime Meridian (0° longitude). GMT serves as the reference point from which all other time zones are calculated. The United Kingdom uses GMT during winter months and switches to British Summer Time (BST, UTC+01:00) from late March to late October. Several West African nations use GMT year-round. GMT is often used interchangeably with UTC (Coordinated Universal Time), although technically they are different – UTC is based on atomic clocks while GMT is based on Earth's rotation.

About BDST (Bangladesh Standard Time)

Bangladesh Standard Time (BDST) is the single time zone used across Bangladesh, fixed at UTC+06:00 all year. Bangladesh has not observed daylight saving time since a short-lived experiment in 2009, so the gap between Bangladesh and every other zone is constant. Dhaka, the capital, is one of the most densely populated cities in the world. Because the country sits close to the middle of the UTC+06:00 band, solar noon is near 12:00 for most of the year. BDST is listed separately from British Summer Time, which shares the BST abbreviation but is UTC+01:00.

Best time to call between Accra and BDST

Both Accra and BDST sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 9:00 AM–11:00 AM GMT, which is 3:00 PM–5:00 PM BDST. That gives roughly 2 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.

Business hours overlap

Accra and BDST overlap for about 2 hours during the working day — enough for meetings if you avoid the edges of the window.

Accra is 6 hours ahead of BDST (GMT UTC+00:00 → BDST UTC+06:00). The shared working window is 9:00 AM–11:00 AM GMT. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.

Learn More About Time

Dive deeper into the fascinating world of timekeeping, time zones, and how they shape our global society:

⏳

History of Timekeeping

From sundials to atomic clocks - 5000 years of measuring time

🌍

How Time Zones Work

UTC, offsets, and why zones don't follow straight lines

☀️

Daylight Saving Time

DST dates, which countries observe it, and the ongoing debate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Accra and BDST?

Accra (GMT, UTC+00:00) is 6 hours ahead of BDST (BDST, UTC+06:00). The gap is currently +6h.

How do I convert Accra time to BDST time?

Add +6h to Accra local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Accra is 3:00 PM in BDST.

What time is it in BDST right now?

BDST uses BDST at UTC+06:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the +6h offset from Accra.

What is the best time to call BDST from Accra?

Call between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM GMT — that maps to 3:00 PM–5:00 PM BDST and keeps both parties inside the working day.

Which is ahead, Accra or BDST?

Accra is 6 hours ahead of BDST. When it is 12:00 PM in Accra it is 6:00 PM in BDST.

Do Accra and BDST use different time zones?

Accra (Ghana) uses GMT at UTC+00:00, while BDST uses BDST at UTC+06:00. The IANA identifiers are Africa/Accra and Asia/Dhaka.

Does daylight saving time affect the Accra–BDST difference?

Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the +6h offset between Accra and BDST is fixed all year.

Which other cities share Accra's time zone?

GMT also covers London, Dublin, Lisbon, Accra, Reykjavik, Edinburgh, Casablanca, Dakar and 5 more.

Which countries use GMT, Accra's zone?

GMT is used in United Kingdom, Ireland, Iceland, Portugal (mainland), Ghana, Senegal, Mali, Mauritania and 7 more.

Is there a day difference between Accra and BDST?

Not normally. The +6h gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.

What is the time difference between Accra and BDST?

BDST is +6h from Accra.

What timezone is Accra in?

Accra operates on its local timezone.

What timezone is BDST in?

BDST operates on its local timezone.

Which countries use GMT (Greenwich Mean Time)?

GMT is used in United Kingdom, Ireland, Iceland, Portugal (mainland), Ghana, Senegal, and 9 more countries.

Does GMT observe daylight saving time?

Yes, GMT switches to BST during summer months.

What are some interesting facts about GMT?

GMT is based on the Prime Meridian (0° longitude) passing through Greenwich, London. The Royal Observatory in Greenwich has been the reference point for GMT since 1884.

Which cities are in the BDST timezone?

Major cities in the BDST timezone include Dhaka, Chittagong, Khulna, Rajshahi, Sylhet.

What is the UTC offset for BDST?

Bangladesh Standard Time (BDST) is at UTC+06:00.

What should I know about the BDST timezone?

Bangladesh uses a single time zone, UTC+06:00, across the entire country. Bangladesh does not observe daylight saving time, so the offset is fixed all year.