Perth to Accra
-8hPerth
AWSTSOURCEAccra
GMTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
AWST and GMT on the World Map
The map below highlights the AWST (Australian Western Standard Time) and GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) timezone regions across the globe.
AWST – Australian Western Standard Time
UTC+08:00Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) is the time zone for Western Australia, 8 hours ahead of UTC.
- •Western Australia does not observe daylight saving time.
- •Perth is the most isolated major city in the world.
- •AWST is the same offset as China Standard Time and Singapore Time.
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 Perth
WikipediaPerth operates on Australian Western Time (AWST), UTC+8 with no daylight saving. As Australia's mining capital, Perth coordinates with Asian markets.
Western Australia does not observe daylight saving time.
Comparing Time Zones: Perth and Accra
Perth runs on Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) at UTC+08:00. Accra runs on Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) at UTC+00:00. That puts Perth 8 hours behind Accra — a difference of -8h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Perth it is 1:00 AM in Accra. Midnight in Perth is 4:00 PM in Accra. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
Perth to Accra time conversion table
| Perth (AWST) | Accra (GMT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 4:00 PM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 10:00 PM | previous day |
| 7:00 AM | 11:00 PM | previous day |
| 8:00 AM | 12:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 1:00 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 4:00 AM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 7:00 AM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 9:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 10:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 1:00 PM | same day |
Why people convert Perth to Accra time
- Scheduling a call from Perth to Accra: a 10:00 AM start in Perth lands at 2:00 AM in Accra, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Handling a -8h gap: Perth 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 1:00 AM in Perth.
- Booking travel or deliveries: tracking Accra local time against Perth keeps pickup windows and arrival estimates honest across the -8h offset.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM AWST" 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 Perth takes the early slot, the next week Accra does.
About AWST (Australian Western Standard Time)
Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) is used in Western Australia. WA does not observe daylight saving time, having rejected it in multiple referendums. Perth is the most remote major city in the world.
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 Perth and Accra
With a -8h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. Accra opens at 9:00 AM GMT, which is 1:00 AM in Perth, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.
Business hours overlap
Perth and Accra have no shared working hours because of the -8h gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.
Perth is 8 hours behind Accra (AWST UTC+08:00 → 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Perth and Accra?
Perth (AWST, UTC+08:00) is 8 hours behind Accra (GMT, UTC+00:00). The gap is currently -8h.
How do I convert Perth time to Accra time?
Add -8h to Perth local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Perth is 1:00 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 -8h offset from Perth.
What is the best time to call Accra from Perth?
There is no shared working-hours window because of the -8h gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in Perth, which is 5:00 AM in Accra.
Which is behind, Perth or Accra?
Perth is 8 hours behind Accra. When it is 12:00 PM in Perth it is 4:00 AM in Accra.
Do Perth and Accra use different time zones?
Perth (Australia) uses AWST at UTC+08:00, while Accra (Ghana) uses GMT at UTC+00:00. The IANA identifiers are Australia/Perth and Africa/Accra.
Does daylight saving time affect the Perth–Accra difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -8h offset between Perth and Accra is fixed all year.
Which other cities share Perth's time zone?
AWST also covers Perth, Mandurah, Bunbury, Geraldton.
Which countries use AWST, Perth's zone?
AWST is used in Australia (Western Australia).
Is there a day difference between Perth and Accra?
Not normally. The -8h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between Perth and Accra?
Accra is -8h from Perth.
What timezone is Perth in?
Perth operates on Australian Western Time (AWST), UTC+8 with no daylight saving. As Australia's mining capital, Perth coordinates with Asian markets.
What timezone is Accra in?
Accra operates on its local timezone.
What are the business hours in Perth?
Standard business hours in Perth are 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM AWST.
Which countries use AWST (Australian Western Standard Time)?
AWST is used in Australia (Western Australia).
Does AWST observe daylight saving time?
No, AWST does not observe daylight saving time and remains at UTC+08:00 year-round.
What are some interesting facts about AWST?
Western Australia does not observe daylight saving time. Perth is the most isolated major city in the world.
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 Perth, what time is it in Accra?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Perth (AWST), it is -8h later in Accra (GMT).
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