Lisbon to Accra
-1hLisbon
WESTSOURCEAccra
GMTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
WEST and GMT on the World Map
The map below highlights the WEST (Western European Time) and GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) timezone regions across the globe.
WET – Western European Time
UTC+00:00Western European Time (WET) is the time zone for Portugal, Morocco, and the Canary Islands, same as UTC+00:00.
- •Portugal is the only mainland European country in the WET time zone.
- •The Canary Islands are on WET despite being part of Spain (which uses CET).
- •WET is identical to GMT and UTC+00:00.
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.
About Lisbon
WikipediaLisbon operates on Western European Time (WET/WEST), same as London. As Portugal's capital and an emerging tech hub, Lisbon bridges European and Atlantic time zones.
Lisbon has 300 days of sunshine per year and is a major startup hub in Europe.
Comparing Time Zones: Lisbon and Accra
Lisbon runs on Western European Summer Time (WEST) at UTC+01:00, currently observing daylight saving time. Accra runs on Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) at UTC+00:00. That puts Lisbon 1 hour behind Accra — a difference of -1h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Lisbon it is 8:00 AM in Accra. Midnight in Lisbon is 11:00 PM in Accra.Lisbon observes daylight saving time while Accra does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.
Lisbon to Accra time conversion table
| Lisbon (WEST) | Accra (GMT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 11:00 PM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 5:00 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 6:00 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 7:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 8:00 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 11:00 AM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 2:00 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 4:00 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 5:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 8:00 PM | same day |
Why people convert Lisbon to Accra time
- Scheduling a call from Lisbon to Accra: a 10:00 AM start in Lisbon lands at 9:00 AM in Accra, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both Lisbon and Accra are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM WEST time (9:00 AM–4:00 PM GMT). That is roughly 7 hours of usable overlap.
- Keeping family and friends in sync: knowing that 8:00 PM in Lisbon is 7:00 PM in Accra makes it easy to avoid calling at 3 AM.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM WEST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -1h gap is not.
- Block 10:00 AM–5:00 PM WEST as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Lisbon and need Accra colleagues present.
- Lisbon: Clocks fall back on Sun, Oct 25, 2026. Re-check this page after that date because the offset changes and so does the -1h gap.
About WET (Western European Time)
Western European Time (WET) is used in Portugal, the Canary Islands (Spain), Morocco, and several other locations. It is equivalent to GMT/UTC. During summer, Portugal and the Canary Islands switch to WEST (Western European Summer Time, UTC+01:00).
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 Lisbon and Accra
Both Lisbon and Accra sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 10:00 AM–5:00 PM WEST, which is 9:00 AM–4:00 PM GMT. That gives roughly 7 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
Lisbon and Accra share 7 hours of working-hours overlap (10:00 AM–5:00 PM WEST), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.
Lisbon is 1 hour behind Accra (WEST UTC+01:00 → GMT UTC+00:00). The shared working window is 10:00 AM–5:00 PM WEST. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
Lisbon
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC+00:00 · DST: UTC+01:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Oct 25, 2026
Accra
Does not observe DST
Learn More About Time
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Lisbon and Accra?
Lisbon (WEST, UTC+01:00) is 1 hour behind Accra (GMT, UTC+00:00). The gap is currently -1h.
How do I convert Lisbon time to Accra time?
Add -1h to Lisbon local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Lisbon is 8:00 AM 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 -1h offset from Lisbon.
What is the best time to call Accra from Lisbon?
Call between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM WEST — that maps to 9:00 AM–4:00 PM GMT and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is behind, Lisbon or Accra?
Lisbon is 1 hour behind Accra. When it is 12:00 PM in Lisbon it is 11:00 AM in Accra.
Do Lisbon and Accra use different time zones?
Lisbon (Portugal) uses WEST at UTC+01:00, while Accra (Ghana) uses GMT at UTC+00:00. The IANA identifiers are Europe/Lisbon and Africa/Accra.
Does daylight saving time affect the Lisbon–Accra difference?
Yes at the moment: Lisbon is on daylight saving time and Accra is not, so the -1h gap shifts by an hour when exactly one of them changes clocks.
Which other cities share Lisbon's time zone?
WEST also covers Lisbon, Porto, Casablanca, Las Palmas, Funchal, Rabat.
Which countries use WEST, Lisbon's zone?
WEST is used in Portugal, Spain (Canary Islands), Morocco, Western Sahara.
Is there a day difference between Lisbon and Accra?
Not normally. The -1h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between Lisbon and Accra?
Accra is -1h from Lisbon.
What timezone is Lisbon in?
Lisbon operates on Western European Time (WET/WEST), same as London. As Portugal's capital and an emerging tech hub, Lisbon bridges European and Atlantic time zones.
What timezone is Accra in?
Accra operates on its local timezone.
What are the business hours in Lisbon?
Standard business hours in Lisbon are 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM WET.
Which countries use WET (Western European Time)?
WET is used in Portugal, Spain (Canary Islands), Morocco, Western Sahara.
Does WET observe daylight saving time?
Yes, WET switches to WEST during summer months.
What are some interesting facts about WET?
Portugal is the only mainland European country in the WET time zone. The Canary Islands are on WET despite being part of Spain (which uses CET).
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 Lisbon, what time is it in Accra?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Lisbon (WET), it is -1h later in Accra (GMT).
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