AKST to Accra
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GMTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
AKST and GMT on the World Map
The map below highlights the AKST (Alaska Standard Time) and GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) timezone regions across the globe.
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.
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 to Accra Time Difference – Complete Guide
AKST runs on Alaska Standard Time (AKST) at UTC-09:00. Accra runs on Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) at UTC+00:00. That puts AKST 9 hours ahead of Accra — a difference of +9h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in AKST it is 6:00 PM in Accra. Midnight in AKST is 9:00 AM in Accra. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
AKST to Accra time conversion table
| AKST (AKST) | Accra (GMT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 9:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 AM | 3:00 PM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 4:00 PM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 5:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 6:00 PM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 9:00 PM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 12:00 AM | next day |
| 5:00 PM | 2:00 AM | next day |
| 6:00 PM | 3:00 AM | next day |
| 9:00 PM | 6:00 AM | next day |
Why people convert AKST to Accra time
- Scheduling a call from AKST to Accra: a 10:00 AM start in AKST lands at 7:00 PM in Accra, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Handling a +9h gap: AKST and Accra 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 Accra is 6:00 PM in AKST.
- Booking travel or deliveries: tracking Accra local time against AKST keeps pickup windows and arrival estimates honest across the +9h offset.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM AKST" 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 AKST takes the early slot, the next week Accra does.
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).
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.
Best time to call between AKST and Accra
With a +9h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. Accra opens at 9:00 AM GMT, which is 6:00 PM in AKST, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.
Business hours overlap
AKST and Accra have no shared working hours because of the +9h gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.
AKST is 9 hours ahead of Accra (AKST UTC-09:00 → GMT UTC+00:00). 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
AKST
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-09:00 · DST: UTC-08:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026
Accra
Does not observe DST
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between AKST and Accra?
AKST (AKST, UTC-09:00) is 9 hours ahead of Accra (GMT, UTC+00:00). The gap is currently +9h.
How do I convert AKST time to Accra time?
Add +9h to AKST local time. For example, 9:00 AM in AKST is 6:00 PM in Accra.
What time is it in Accra right now?
Accra uses GMT at UTC+00:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the +9h offset from AKST.
What is the best time to call Accra from AKST?
There is no shared working-hours window because of the +9h gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in AKST, which is 10:00 PM in Accra.
Which is ahead, AKST or Accra?
AKST is 9 hours ahead of Accra. When it is 12:00 PM in AKST it is 9:00 PM in Accra.
Do AKST and Accra use different time zones?
AKST uses AKST at UTC-09:00, while Accra (Ghana) uses GMT at UTC+00:00. The IANA identifiers are America/Anchorage and Africa/Accra.
Does daylight saving time affect the AKST–Accra difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the +9h offset between AKST and Accra is fixed all year.
Which other cities share AKST's time zone?
AKST also covers Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau, Sitka, Wasilla.
Which countries use AKST, AKST's zone?
AKST is used in United States (Alaska).
Is there a day difference between AKST and Accra?
Not normally. The +9h gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.
What is the time difference between AKST and Accra?
Accra is +9h from AKST.
What timezone is AKST in?
AKST operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is Accra in?
Accra operates on its local timezone.
Which countries use AKST (Alaska Standard Time)?
AKST is used in United States (Alaska).
Does AKST observe daylight saving time?
Yes, AKST switches to AKDT during summer months.
What are some interesting facts about AKST?
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.
Which cities are in the GMT timezone?
Major cities in the GMT timezone include London, Dublin, Lisbon, Accra, Reykjavik, Edinburgh, Casablanca, Dakar.
What is the UTC offset for GMT?
Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) is at UTC+00:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to BST.
What should I know about the GMT timezone?
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.
When is it midnight in AKST, what time is it in Accra?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in AKST (AKST), it is +9h later in Accra (GMT).
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