Accra to AKST
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AKSTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
GMT and AKST on the World Map
The map below highlights the GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) and AKST (Alaska 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.
AKST – Alaska Standard Time
UTC-09:00Alaska Standard Time (AKST) is the time zone for the state of Alaska, 9 hours behind UTC.
- •Alaska is the largest US state by area but has only about 730,000 residents.
- •Anchorage is the most populous city in AKST with about 290,000 people.
- •The Aleutian Islands use HAST instead of AKST.
Accra to AKST Time Difference – Complete Guide
Accra runs on Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) at UTC+00:00. AKST runs on Alaska Standard Time (AKST) at UTC-09:00. That puts Accra 9 hours behind AKST — a difference of -9h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Accra it is 12:00 AM in AKST. Midnight in Accra is 3:00 PM in AKST. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
Accra to AKST time conversion table
| Accra (GMT) | AKST (AKST) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 3:00 PM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 9:00 PM | previous day |
| 7:00 AM | 10:00 PM | previous day |
| 8:00 AM | 11:00 PM | previous day |
| 9:00 AM | 12:00 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 3:00 AM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 6:00 AM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 8:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 9:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 12:00 PM | same day |
Why people convert Accra to AKST time
- Scheduling a call from Accra to AKST: a 10:00 AM start in Accra lands at 1:00 AM in AKST, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Handling a -9h gap: Accra and AKST 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 AKST is 12:00 AM in Accra.
- Watching a live event or market open: Accra viewers need 12:00 AM in AKST to catch a 9:00 AM start there, and 9:00 AM if the event is anchored to Accra.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM GMT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -9h gap is not.
- With a -9h gap there is no shared 9-to-5 window, so alternate the early start: one week Accra takes the early slot, the next week AKST does.
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 AKST (Alaska Standard Time)
Alaska Standard Time (AKST) is used in nearly all of Alaska. Due to Alaska's vast geographic size, the Aleutian Islands use Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time instead. During summer months, Alaska switches to Alaska Daylight Time (AKDT, UTC-08:00).
Best time to call between Accra and AKST
With a -9h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. AKST opens at 9:00 AM AKST, which is 12:00 AM in Accra, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.
Business hours overlap
Accra and AKST have no shared working hours because of the -9h gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.
Accra is 9 hours behind AKST (GMT UTC+00:00 → AKST UTC-09:00). 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
AKST
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-09:00 · DST: UTC-08:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Accra and AKST?
Accra (GMT, UTC+00:00) is 9 hours behind AKST (AKST, UTC-09:00). The gap is currently -9h.
How do I convert Accra time to AKST time?
Add -9h to Accra local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Accra is 12:00 AM in AKST.
What time is it in AKST right now?
AKST uses AKST at UTC-09:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -9h offset from Accra.
What is the best time to call AKST from Accra?
There is no shared working-hours window because of the -9h gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in Accra, which is 4:00 AM in AKST.
Which is behind, Accra or AKST?
Accra is 9 hours behind AKST. When it is 12:00 PM in Accra it is 3:00 AM in AKST.
Do Accra and AKST use different time zones?
Accra (Ghana) uses GMT at UTC+00:00, while AKST uses AKST at UTC-09:00. The IANA identifiers are Africa/Accra and America/Anchorage.
Does daylight saving time affect the Accra–AKST difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -9h offset between Accra and AKST 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 AKST?
Not normally. The -9h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between Accra and AKST?
AKST is -9h from Accra.
What timezone is Accra in?
Accra operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is AKST in?
AKST 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 AKST timezone?
Major cities in the AKST timezone include Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau, Sitka, Wasilla.
What is the UTC offset for AKST?
Alaska Standard Time (AKST) is at UTC-09:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to AKDT.
What should I know about the AKST timezone?
Alaska is the largest US state by area but has only about 730,000 residents. Anchorage is the most populous city in AKST with about 290,000 people.
When is it midnight in Accra, what time is it in AKST?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Accra (GMT), it is -9h later in AKST (AKST).
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