Accra to Vienna
+2hAccra
GMTSOURCEVienna
CESTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
GMT and CEST on the World Map
The map below highlights the GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) and CEST (Central European 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.
CET – Central European Time
UTC+01:00Central European Time (CET) is used across most of Western and Central Europe, 1 hour ahead of UTC.
- •CET covers more European countries than any other time zone.
- •Spain uses CET despite being geographically aligned with GMT/WET.
- •The Frankfurt Stock Exchange, Euronext (Amsterdam/Paris), and Borsa Italiana operate on CET.
- •Over 500 million people live in the CET time zone.
- •France moved to CET during the German occupation in WWII and never switched back.
About Vienna
WikipediaVienna operates on Central European Time (CET/CEST). As a major EU hub and headquarters for international organizations, Vienna coordinates Central European business.
Vienna has more than 50 theaters and opera houses.
Everything You Need to Know About Accra and Vienna Time
Accra runs on Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) at UTC+00:00. Vienna runs on Central European Summer Time (CEST) at UTC+02:00, also currently on daylight saving time. That puts Accra 2 hours ahead of Vienna — a difference of +2h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Accra it is 11:00 AM in Vienna. Midnight in Accra is 2:00 AM in Vienna.Vienna observes daylight saving time while Accra does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.
Accra to Vienna time conversion table
| Accra (GMT) | Vienna (CEST) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 2:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 AM | 8:00 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 9:00 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 10:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 11:00 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 2:00 PM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 5:00 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 7:00 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 8:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 11:00 PM | same day |
Why people convert Accra to Vienna time
- Scheduling a call from Accra to Vienna: a 10:00 AM start in Accra lands at 12:00 PM in Vienna, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both Accra and Vienna are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM GMT time (11:00 AM–5:00 PM CEST). That is roughly 6 hours of usable overlap.
- Booking travel or deliveries: tracking Vienna local time against Accra keeps pickup windows and arrival estimates honest across the +2h offset.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM GMT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +2h gap is not.
- Block 9:00 AM–3:00 PM GMT as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Accra and need Vienna colleagues present.
- Vienna: Clocks fall back on Sun, Oct 25, 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 CET (Central European Time)
Central European Time (CET) is the standard time zone for most of Europe, covering over 30 countries from Spain to Poland, and from Norway to Italy. CET is 1 hour ahead of GMT and is used by the European Union's most populous nations. During summer, most CET countries switch to Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+02:00). Major European financial markets in Frankfurt, Paris, and Amsterdam operate on CET.
Best time to call between Accra and Vienna
Both Accra and Vienna sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 9:00 AM–3:00 PM GMT, which is 11:00 AM–5:00 PM CEST. That gives roughly 6 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
Accra and Vienna share 6 hours of working-hours overlap (9:00 AM–3:00 PM GMT), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.
Accra is 2 hours ahead of Vienna (GMT UTC+00:00 → CEST UTC+02:00). The shared working window is 9:00 AM–3:00 PM GMT. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
Accra
Does not observe DST
Vienna
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC+01:00 · DST: UTC+02:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Oct 25, 2026
Learn More About Time
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Accra and Vienna?
Accra (GMT, UTC+00:00) is 2 hours ahead of Vienna (CEST, UTC+02:00). The gap is currently +2h.
How do I convert Accra time to Vienna time?
Add +2h to Accra local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Accra is 11:00 AM in Vienna.
What time is it in Vienna right now?
Vienna uses CEST at UTC+02:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the +2h offset from Accra.
What is the best time to call Vienna from Accra?
Call between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM GMT — that maps to 11:00 AM–5:00 PM CEST and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is ahead, Accra or Vienna?
Accra is 2 hours ahead of Vienna. When it is 12:00 PM in Accra it is 2:00 PM in Vienna.
Do Accra and Vienna use different time zones?
Accra (Ghana) uses GMT at UTC+00:00, while Vienna (Austria) uses CEST at UTC+02:00. The IANA identifiers are Africa/Accra and Europe/Vienna.
Does daylight saving time affect the Accra–Vienna difference?
Yes at the moment: Vienna is on daylight saving time and Accra is not, so the +2h gap shifts by an hour when exactly one of them changes clocks.
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 Vienna?
Not normally. The +2h gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.
What is the time difference between Accra and Vienna?
Vienna is +2h from Accra.
What timezone is Accra in?
Accra operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is Vienna in?
Vienna operates on Central European Time (CET/CEST). As a major EU hub and headquarters for international organizations, Vienna coordinates Central European business.
What are the business hours in Vienna?
Standard business hours in Vienna are 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM CET.
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 CET timezone?
Major cities in the CET timezone include Paris, Berlin, Rome, Madrid, Amsterdam, Brussels, Vienna, Warsaw.
What is the UTC offset for CET?
Central European Time (CET) is at UTC+01:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to CEST.
What should I know about the CET timezone?
CET covers more European countries than any other time zone. Spain uses CET despite being geographically aligned with GMT/WET.
When is it midnight in Accra, what time is it in Vienna?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Accra (GMT), it is +2h later in Vienna (CET).
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