Accra to AEDT
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AEDTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
GMT and AEDT on the World Map
The map below highlights the GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) and AEDT (Australian Eastern Daylight 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.
AEDT – Australian Eastern Daylight Time
UTC+11:00Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT, UTC+11:00) is the daylight saving period in south-eastern Australia, from October to April.
- •AEDT runs from the first Sunday in October to the first Sunday in April.
- •AEDT is one hour ahead of Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST).
- •Queensland does not observe daylight saving, so Brisbane stays on AEST.
- •During AEDT, Sydney is 16 hours ahead of New York and 11 hours ahead of UTC.
Understanding the +11h Gap: Accra vs AEDT
Accra runs on Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) at UTC+00:00. AEDT runs on Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) at UTC+11:00. That puts Accra 11 hours ahead of AEDT — a difference of +11h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Accra it is 8:00 PM in AEDT. Midnight in Accra is 11:00 AM in AEDT. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
Accra to AEDT time conversion table
| Accra (GMT) | AEDT (AEDT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 11:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 AM | 5:00 PM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 6:00 PM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 7:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 8:00 PM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 11:00 PM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 2:00 AM | next day |
| 5:00 PM | 4:00 AM | next day |
| 6:00 PM | 5:00 AM | next day |
| 9:00 PM | 8:00 AM | next day |
Why people convert Accra to AEDT time
- Scheduling a call from Accra to AEDT: a 10:00 AM start in Accra lands at 9:00 PM in AEDT, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Handling a +11h gap: Accra and AEDT 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 AEDT is 8:00 PM in Accra.
- Keeping family and friends in sync: knowing that 8:00 PM in Accra is 7:00 AM in AEDT makes it easy to avoid calling at 3 AM.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM GMT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +11h gap is not.
- With a +11h gap there is no shared 9-to-5 window, so alternate the early start: one week Accra takes the early slot, the next week AEDT does.
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 AEDT (Australian Eastern Daylight Time)
Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) is the daylight saving period in south-eastern Australia, one hour ahead of Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST, UTC+10:00). Because Australia is in the southern hemisphere, AEDT runs through the summer — from the first Sunday in October to the first Sunday in April — which is almost exactly the reverse of the European and North American schedules. New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania and the Australian Capital Territory observe it; Queensland and the Northern Territory do not, so Brisbane stays on AEST year round while Sydney moves to AEDT. During AEDT, Sydney is 11 hours ahead of UTC and 16 hours ahead of New York.
Best time to call between Accra and AEDT
With a +11h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. AEDT opens at 9:00 AM AEDT, which is 8:00 PM in Accra, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.
Business hours overlap
Accra and AEDT have no shared working hours because of the +11h gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.
Accra is 11 hours ahead of AEDT (GMT UTC+00:00 → AEDT UTC+11:00). 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
Accra
Does not observe DST
AEDT
❄ Currently in Standard Time
Standard: UTC+10:00 · DST: UTC+11:00
Clocks spring forward on Sat, Oct 3, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Accra and AEDT?
Accra (GMT, UTC+00:00) is 11 hours ahead of AEDT (AEDT, UTC+11:00). The gap is currently +11h.
How do I convert Accra time to AEDT time?
Add +11h to Accra local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Accra is 8:00 PM in AEDT.
What time is it in AEDT right now?
AEDT uses AEDT at UTC+11:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the +11h offset from Accra.
What is the best time to call AEDT from Accra?
There is no shared working-hours window because of the +11h gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in Accra, which is 12:00 AM in AEDT.
Which is ahead, Accra or AEDT?
Accra is 11 hours ahead of AEDT. When it is 12:00 PM in Accra it is 11:00 PM in AEDT.
Do Accra and AEDT use different time zones?
Accra (Ghana) uses GMT at UTC+00:00, while AEDT uses AEDT at UTC+11:00. The IANA identifiers are Africa/Accra and Australia/Sydney.
Does daylight saving time affect the Accra–AEDT difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the +11h offset between Accra and AEDT is fixed all year.
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 AEDT?
Not normally. The +11h gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.
What is the time difference between Accra and AEDT?
AEDT is +11h from Accra.
What timezone is Accra in?
Accra operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is AEDT in?
AEDT operates on its local timezone.
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 AEDT timezone?
Major cities in the AEDT timezone include Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra, Hobart, Newcastle.
What is the UTC offset for AEDT?
Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) is at UTC+11:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to AEDT.
What should I know about the AEDT timezone?
AEDT runs from the first Sunday in October to the first Sunday in April. AEDT is one hour ahead of Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST).
When is it midnight in Accra, what time is it in AEDT?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Accra (GMT), it is +11h later in AEDT (AEDT).
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