Accra to Sydney
+10hAccra
GMTSOURCESydney
AESTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
GMT and AEST on the World Map
The map below highlights the GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) and AEST (Australian Eastern Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.
GMT – Greenwich Mean Time
UTC+00:00Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) is the mean solar time at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London. It is the same as UTC+00:00.
- •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.
AEST – Australian Eastern Standard Time
UTC+10:00Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) covers eastern Australia, 10 hours ahead of UTC.
- •Queensland does not observe daylight saving time, staying on AEST year-round.
- •Sydney and Melbourne switch to AEDT (UTC+11:00) in summer.
- •The Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) operates on AEST/AEDT.
- •AEST is 15 hours ahead of EST during winter.
About Sydney
WikipediaSydney operates on Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST/AEDT). As Australia's financial capital, Sydney opens global markets at the start of the business day.
Sydney is one of the first major cities to welcome the New Year.
Accra vs Sydney: Offsets, DST and Best Call Times
Accra runs on Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) at UTC+00:00. Sydney runs on Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) at UTC+10:00. That puts Accra 10 hours ahead of Sydney — a difference of +10h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Accra it is 7:00 PM in Sydney. Midnight in Accra is 10:00 AM in Sydney. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
Accra to Sydney time conversion table
| Accra (GMT) | Sydney (AEST) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 10:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 AM | 4:00 PM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 5:00 PM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 6:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 7:00 PM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 10:00 PM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 1:00 AM | next day |
| 5:00 PM | 3:00 AM | next day |
| 6:00 PM | 4:00 AM | next day |
| 9:00 PM | 7:00 AM | next day |
Why people convert Accra to Sydney time
- Scheduling a call from Accra to Sydney: a 10:00 AM start in Accra lands at 8:00 PM in Sydney, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Handling a +10h gap: Accra and Sydney have no overlap inside a normal 9-to-5 day, so real-time meetings need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side. 9:00 AM in Sydney is 7:00 PM in Accra.
- Keeping family and friends in sync: knowing that 8:00 PM in Accra is 6:00 AM in Sydney makes it easy to avoid calling at 3 AM.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM GMT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +10h gap is not.
- With a +10h gap there is no shared 9-to-5 window, so alternate the early start: one week Accra takes the early slot, the next week Sydney does.
- Sydney: Clocks spring forward on Sat, Oct 3, 2026. Any meeting series spanning that date will shift by an hour in local time.
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 AEST (Australian Eastern Standard Time)
Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) is used in the eastern states of Australia including New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, Tasmania, and the ACT. During summer (October to April), NSW, VIC, TAS, and ACT switch to Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT, UTC+11:00), while Queensland remains on AEST year-round.
Best time to call between Accra and Sydney
With a +10h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. Sydney opens at 9:00 AM AEST, which is 7:00 PM in Accra, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.
Business hours overlap
Accra and Sydney have no shared working hours because of the +10h gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.
Accra is 10 hours ahead of Sydney (GMT UTC+00:00 → AEST UTC+10:00). There is no shared 9-to-5 window, so plan around an early or late slot. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
Accra
Does not observe DST
Sydney
❄ Currently in Standard Time
Standard: UTC+10:00 · DST: UTC+11:00
Clocks spring forward on Sat, Oct 3, 2026
Learn More About Time
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Accra and Sydney?
Accra (GMT, UTC+00:00) is 10 hours ahead of Sydney (AEST, UTC+10:00). The gap is currently +10h.
How do I convert Accra time to Sydney time?
Add +10h to Accra local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Accra is 7:00 PM in Sydney.
What time is it in Sydney right now?
Sydney uses AEST at UTC+10:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the +10h offset from Accra.
What is the best time to call Sydney from Accra?
There is no shared working-hours window because of the +10h gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in Accra, which is 11:00 PM in Sydney.
Which is ahead, Accra or Sydney?
Accra is 10 hours ahead of Sydney. When it is 12:00 PM in Accra it is 10:00 PM in Sydney.
Do Accra and Sydney use different time zones?
Accra (Ghana) uses GMT at UTC+00:00, while Sydney (Australia) uses AEST at UTC+10:00. The IANA identifiers are Africa/Accra and Australia/Sydney.
Does daylight saving time affect the Accra–Sydney difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the +10h offset between Accra and Sydney 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 Sydney?
Not normally. The +10h gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.
What is the time difference between Accra and Sydney?
Sydney is +10h from Accra.
What timezone is Accra in?
Accra operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is Sydney in?
Sydney operates on Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST/AEDT). As Australia's financial capital, Sydney opens global markets at the start of the business day.
What are the business hours in Sydney?
Standard business hours in Sydney are 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM AEST.
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 AEST timezone?
Major cities in the AEST timezone include Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra, Hobart, Gold Coast.
What is the UTC offset for AEST?
Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) is at UTC+10:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to AEDT.
What should I know about the AEST timezone?
Queensland does not observe daylight saving time, staying on AEST year-round. Sydney and Melbourne switch to AEDT (UTC+11:00) in summer.
When is it midnight in Accra, what time is it in Sydney?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Accra (GMT), it is +10h later in Sydney (AEST).
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