Accra to Mexico City
-6hAccra
GMTSOURCEMexico City
CSTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
GMT and CST on the World Map
The map below highlights the GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) and CST (Central 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.
CST – Central Standard Time
UTC-06:00Central Standard Time (CST) is the time zone for the central United States, Canada, and Mexico, 6 hours behind UTC.
- •CST covers 20 US states fully or partially.
- •Chicago and Houston are the two largest cities in the Central Time Zone.
- •Mexico City, one of the world's most populous cities, operates on CST.
- •CST is 1 hour behind EST and 2 hours ahead of PST.
About Mexico City
WikipediaMexico City operates on Central Time (CST/CDT), same as Chicago. As North America's largest city, Mexico City bridges US and Latin American business hours.
Mexico City is the oldest capital city in the Americas.
Comparing Time Zones: Accra and Mexico City
Accra runs on Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) at UTC+00:00. Mexico City runs on Central Standard Time (CST) at UTC-06:00. That puts Accra 6 hours behind Mexico City — a difference of -6h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Accra it is 3:00 AM in Mexico City. Midnight in Accra is 6:00 PM in Mexico City. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
Accra to Mexico City time conversion table
| Accra (GMT) | Mexico City (CST) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 6:00 PM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 12:00 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 1:00 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 2:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 3:00 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 6:00 AM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 9:00 AM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 11:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 12:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 3:00 PM | same day |
Why people convert Accra to Mexico City time
- Scheduling a call from Accra to Mexico City: a 10:00 AM start in Accra lands at 4:00 AM in Mexico City, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both Accra and Mexico City are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM GMT time (9:00 AM–11:00 AM CST). That is roughly 2 hours of usable overlap.
- Watching a live event or market open: Accra viewers need 3:00 AM in Mexico City to catch a 9:00 AM start there, and 6:00 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 -6h gap is not.
- Block 3:00 PM–5:00 PM GMT as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Accra and need Mexico City 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 CST (Central Standard Time)
Central Standard Time (CST) covers the central region of North America. It is the second most populous time zone in the US, including major cities like Chicago, Houston, and Dallas. CST is also used in Mexico City and much of Central America including Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, and Costa Rica. During summer, most of the US and Canada switch to Central Daylight Time (CDT, UTC-05:00), while Mexico and Central American countries generally remain on CST.
Best time to call between Accra and Mexico City
Both Accra and Mexico City sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 3:00 PM–5:00 PM GMT, which is 9:00 AM–11:00 AM CST. That gives roughly 2 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
Accra and Mexico City overlap for about 2 hours during the working day — enough for meetings if you avoid the edges of the window.
Accra is 6 hours behind Mexico City (GMT UTC+00:00 → CST UTC-06:00). The shared working window is 3:00 PM–5:00 PM GMT. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Accra and Mexico City?
Accra (GMT, UTC+00:00) is 6 hours behind Mexico City (CST, UTC-06:00). The gap is currently -6h.
How do I convert Accra time to Mexico City time?
Add -6h to Accra local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Accra is 3:00 AM in Mexico City.
What time is it in Mexico City right now?
Mexico City uses CST 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 Mexico City from Accra?
Call between 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM GMT — that maps to 9:00 AM–11:00 AM CST and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is behind, Accra or Mexico City?
Accra is 6 hours behind Mexico City. When it is 12:00 PM in Accra it is 6:00 AM in Mexico City.
Do Accra and Mexico City use different time zones?
Accra (Ghana) uses GMT at UTC+00:00, while Mexico City (Mexico) uses CST at UTC-06:00. The IANA identifiers are Africa/Accra and America/Mexico_City.
Does daylight saving time affect the Accra–Mexico City difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -6h offset between Accra and Mexico City 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 Mexico City?
Not normally. The -6h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between Accra and Mexico City?
Mexico City is -6h from Accra.
What timezone is Accra in?
Accra operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is Mexico City in?
Mexico City operates on Central Time (CST/CDT), same as Chicago. As North America's largest city, Mexico City bridges US and Latin American business hours.
What are the business hours in Mexico City?
Standard business hours in Mexico City are 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM CST.
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 CST timezone?
Major cities in the CST timezone include Chicago, Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, Mexico City, Austin, Winnipeg, Memphis.
What is the UTC offset for CST?
Central Standard Time (CST) is at UTC-06:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to CDT.
What should I know about the CST timezone?
CST covers 20 US states fully or partially. Chicago and Houston are the two largest cities in the Central Time Zone.
When is it midnight in Accra, what time is it in Mexico City?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Accra (GMT), it is -6h later in Mexico City (CST).
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