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Accra to PST

-8h

Accra

GMTSOURCE
Ghana · UTC+00:00
HH12
:
MM00
  
12:00 (24-hr)
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

PST

PST
UTC-07:00☀ DST active
HH04
:
MM00
  
04:00 (24-hr)
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Accra
PST
12:00 AM
5:00 PM-1
2:00 AM
7:00 PM-1
4:00 AM
9:00 PM-1
6:00 AM
11:00 PM-1
8:00 AM
1:00 AM
10:00 AM
3:00 AM
12:00 PM
5:00 AM
2:00 PM
7:00 AM
4:00 PM
9:00 AM
6:00 PM
11:00 AM
8:00 PM
1:00 PM
10:00 PM
3:00 PM

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

GMT and PST on the World Map

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

GMTPSTLondonDublinLisbonAccraLos AngelesSan FranciscoSeattleVancouver
GMT Zone
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PST Zone

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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

PST – Pacific Standard Time

UTC-08:00

Pacific Standard Time (PST) is the time zone for the US and Canadian Pacific coast, 8 hours behind UTC.

Countries in PST
United States (Pacific)Canada (British Columbia)Mexico (Baja California)
Major Cities in PST
Los AngelesSan FranciscoSeattleVancouverSan DiegoPortlandLas VegasSacramentoSan JoseTijuana
Key Facts about PST
  • •Silicon Valley and the world's biggest tech companies operate on Pacific Time.
  • •The Hollywood film industry runs on PST/PDT.
  • •PST is 3 hours behind EST, creating a significant business hours gap.
  • •Vancouver, Canada's third-largest city, uses PST.
Daylight Saving:Yes – switches to PDT
Learn more about PST on Wikipedia

Accra to PST Time Difference – Complete Guide

Accra runs on Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) at UTC+00:00. PST runs on Pacific Standard Time (PST) at UTC-08:00. That puts Accra 8 hours behind PST — a difference of -8h at the current offsets.

In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Accra it is 1:00 AM in PST. Midnight in Accra is 4:00 PM in PST. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.

Accra to PST time conversion table

Accra (GMT)PST (PST)Day
12:00 AM4:00 PMprevious day
6:00 AM10:00 PMprevious day
7:00 AM11:00 PMprevious day
8:00 AM12:00 AMsame day
9:00 AM1:00 AMsame day
12:00 PM4:00 AMsame day
3:00 PM7:00 AMsame day
5:00 PM9:00 AMsame day
6:00 PM10:00 AMsame day
9:00 PM1:00 PMsame day

Why people convert Accra to PST time

  • Scheduling a call from Accra to PST: a 10:00 AM start in Accra lands at 2:00 AM in PST, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
  • Handling a -8h gap: Accra and PST 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 PST is 1:00 AM in Accra.
  • Keeping family and friends in sync: knowing that 8:00 PM in Accra is 12:00 PM in PST 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 -8h gap is not.
  • With a -8h gap there is no shared 9-to-5 window, so alternate the early start: one week Accra takes the early slot, the next week PST 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 PST (Pacific Standard Time)

Pacific Standard Time (PST) covers the west coast of North America, including tech hubs like San Francisco and Seattle, and entertainment capital Los Angeles. The Pacific Time Zone is home to Silicon Valley and the world's largest technology companies. During summer, clocks advance to Pacific Daylight Time (PDT, UTC-07:00). PST is also observed in Baja California, Mexico.

Best time to call between Accra and PST

With a -8h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. PST opens at 9:00 AM PST, which is 1:00 AM in Accra, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.

Business hours overlap

Accra and PST have no shared working hours because of the -8h gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.

Accra is 8 hours behind PST (GMT UTC+00:00 → PST UTC-08:00). 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

PST

☀ Currently in DST

Standard: UTC-08:00 · DST: UTC-07:00

Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Accra and PST?

Accra (GMT, UTC+00:00) is 8 hours behind PST (PST, UTC-08:00). The gap is currently -8h.

How do I convert Accra time to PST time?

Add -8h to Accra local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Accra is 1:00 AM in PST.

What time is it in PST right now?

PST uses PST at UTC-08:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -8h offset from Accra.

What is the best time to call PST from Accra?

There is no shared working-hours window because of the -8h gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in Accra, which is 5:00 AM in PST.

Which is behind, Accra or PST?

Accra is 8 hours behind PST. When it is 12:00 PM in Accra it is 4:00 AM in PST.

Do Accra and PST use different time zones?

Accra (Ghana) uses GMT at UTC+00:00, while PST uses PST at UTC-08:00. The IANA identifiers are Africa/Accra and America/Los_Angeles.

Does daylight saving time affect the Accra–PST difference?

Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -8h offset between Accra and PST 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 PST?

Not normally. The -8h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.

What is the time difference between Accra and PST?

PST is -8h from Accra.

What timezone is Accra in?

Accra operates on its local timezone.

What timezone is PST in?

PST 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 PST timezone?

Major cities in the PST timezone include Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Vancouver, San Diego, Portland, Las Vegas, Sacramento.

What is the UTC offset for PST?

Pacific Standard Time (PST) is at UTC-08:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to PDT.

What should I know about the PST timezone?

Silicon Valley and the world's biggest tech companies operate on Pacific Time. The Hollywood film industry runs on PST/PDT.

When is it midnight in Accra, what time is it in PST?

When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Accra (GMT), it is -8h later in PST (PST).