Riyadh to Accra
-3hRiyadh
ASTSOURCEAccra
GMTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
AST and GMT on the World Map
The map below highlights the AST (Arabia Standard Time) and GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) timezone regions across the globe.
AST – Arabia Standard Time
UTC+03:00Arabia Standard Time (AST, UTC+03:00) is the time zone for Saudi Arabia and the other Gulf states of the Arabian peninsula.
- •None of the Gulf states on Arabia Standard Time observe daylight saving.
- •AST is the same offset as Moscow Standard Time and East Africa Time.
- •Riyadh is one hour ahead of Central European Time in winter.
- •The AST abbreviation is shared with Atlantic Standard Time (UTC-04:00).
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 Riyadh
WikipediaRiyadh operates on Arabia Standard Time (AST), UTC+3. As OPEC's de facto capital and home to Tadawul, Riyadh time impacts global energy markets.
Riyadh is growing rapidly as part of Saudi Vision 2030 modernization.
Everything You Need to Know About Riyadh and Accra Time
Riyadh runs on Arabian Standard Time (AST) at UTC+03:00. Accra runs on Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) at UTC+00:00. That puts Riyadh 3 hours behind Accra — a difference of -3h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Riyadh it is 6:00 AM in Accra. Midnight in Riyadh is 9:00 PM in Accra. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
Riyadh to Accra time conversion table
| Riyadh (AST) | Accra (GMT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 9:00 PM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 3:00 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 4:00 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 5:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 6:00 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 9:00 AM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 12:00 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 2:00 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 3:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 6:00 PM | same day |
Why people convert Riyadh to Accra time
- Scheduling a call from Riyadh to Accra: a 10:00 AM start in Riyadh lands at 7:00 AM in Accra, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both Riyadh and Accra are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 12:00 PM and 5:00 PM AST time (9:00 AM–2:00 PM GMT). That is roughly 5 hours of usable overlap.
- Coordinating a Riyadh-based team with Accra contacts: quoting times in the other side's local clock — not your own — removes the single biggest source of missed meetings.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM AST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -3h gap is not.
- Block 12:00 PM–5:00 PM AST as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Riyadh and need Accra colleagues present.
About AST (Arabia Standard Time)
Arabia Standard Time (AST) is fixed at UTC+03:00 all year across Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Iraq and Yemen. None of these countries observes daylight saving time, so the offset never changes. The abbreviation collides with Atlantic Standard Time (UTC-04:00) used in eastern Canada and the Caribbean; this page covers the Arabian peninsula meaning. Arabia Standard Time is the same offset as Moscow Standard Time and East Africa Time, which makes scheduling with Europe straightforward — Riyadh is one hour ahead of Central European Time in winter and level with it during European summer 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.
Best time to call between Riyadh and Accra
Both Riyadh and Accra sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 12:00 PM–5:00 PM AST, which is 9:00 AM–2:00 PM GMT. That gives roughly 5 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
Riyadh and Accra share 5 hours of working-hours overlap (12:00 PM–5:00 PM AST), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.
Riyadh is 3 hours behind Accra (AST UTC+03:00 → GMT UTC+00:00). The shared working window is 12:00 PM–5:00 PM AST. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Riyadh and Accra?
Riyadh (AST, UTC+03:00) is 3 hours behind Accra (GMT, UTC+00:00). The gap is currently -3h.
How do I convert Riyadh time to Accra time?
Add -3h to Riyadh local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Riyadh is 6:00 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 -3h offset from Riyadh.
What is the best time to call Accra from Riyadh?
Call between 12:00 PM and 5:00 PM AST — that maps to 9:00 AM–2:00 PM GMT and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is behind, Riyadh or Accra?
Riyadh is 3 hours behind Accra. When it is 12:00 PM in Riyadh it is 9:00 AM in Accra.
Do Riyadh and Accra use different time zones?
Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) uses AST at UTC+03:00, while Accra (Ghana) uses GMT at UTC+00:00. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Riyadh and Africa/Accra.
Does daylight saving time affect the Riyadh–Accra difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -3h offset between Riyadh and Accra is fixed all year.
Which other cities share Riyadh's time zone?
AST also covers Riyadh, Jeddah, Doha, Kuwait City, Baghdad.
Which countries use AST, Riyadh's zone?
AST is used in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Iraq, Yemen.
Is there a day difference between Riyadh and Accra?
Not normally. The -3h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between Riyadh and Accra?
Accra is -3h from Riyadh.
What timezone is Riyadh in?
Riyadh operates on Arabia Standard Time (AST), UTC+3. As OPEC's de facto capital and home to Tadawul, Riyadh time impacts global energy markets.
What timezone is Accra in?
Accra operates on its local timezone.
What are the business hours in Riyadh?
Standard business hours in Riyadh are 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM AST (Sunday-Thursday).
Which countries use AST (Arabia Standard Time)?
AST is used in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Iraq, Yemen.
Does AST observe daylight saving time?
No, AST does not observe daylight saving time and remains at UTC+03:00 year-round.
What are some interesting facts about AST?
None of the Gulf states on Arabia Standard Time observe daylight saving. AST is the same offset as Moscow Standard Time and East Africa Time.
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 Riyadh, what time is it in Accra?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Riyadh (AST), it is -3h later in Accra (GMT).
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