Does it handle Daylight Saving Time?

Yes, the tool automatically adjusts for Daylight Saving Time based on the specific date you select, ensuring accurate conversions year-round.

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Yes, you can add as many cities as you need to the dashboard to compare times across your entire global network simultaneously.

Accra to CET

+1h

Accra

GMTSOURCE

Ghana · UTC+00:00

HH12

MM00

12:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

CET

UTC+02:00☀ DST active

HH01

MM00

13:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Quick Reference

Time Conversion Table

Accra

CET

12:00 AM

2:00 AM

4:00 AM

6:00 AM

8:00 AM

10:00 AM

12:00 PM

2:00 PM

4:00 PM

6:00 PM

8:00 PM

10:00 PM

12:00 AM+1

Green rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)

GMT and CET on the World Map

The map below highlights the GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) and CET (Central European Time) timezone regions across the globe.

GMT Zone

→

CET Zone

Explore all world timezones interactively →

GMT – Greenwich Mean Time

UTC+00:00

Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) is the mean solar time at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London. It is the same as UTC+00:00.

Countries in GMT

United KingdomIrelandIcelandPortugal (mainland)GhanaSenegalMaliMauritaniaGambiaGuineaSierra LeoneLiberiaIvory CoastBurkina FasoMorocco (historically)

Major Cities in GMT

LondonDublinLisbonAccraReykjavikEdinburghCasablancaDakarBamakoAbidjanConakryFreetownMonrovia

Key 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.
•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.

Daylight Saving:Yes – switches to BST

Learn more about GMT on Wikipedia

CET – Central European Time

UTC+01:00

Central European Time (CET) is used across most of Western and Central Europe, 1 hour ahead of UTC.

Countries in CET

GermanyFranceItalySpainNetherlandsBelgiumAustriaSwitzerlandPolandCzech RepublicSwedenNorwayDenmarkHungaryCroatiaSerbiaSlovakiaSloveniaBosnia and HerzegovinaNorth MacedoniaAlbaniaMontenegroLuxembourgMaltaTunisiaAlgeriaNigeria

Major Cities in CET

ParisBerlinRomeMadridAmsterdamBrusselsViennaWarsawZurichStockholmOsloCopenhagenPragueBudapestBarcelonaMunichMilanLagos

Key Facts about CET

•CET covers more European countries than any other time zone.
•Spain uses CET despite being geographically aligned with GMT/WET.
•The Frankfurt Stock Exchange, Euronext (Amsterdam/Paris), and Borsa Italiana operate on CET.
•Over 500 million people live in the CET time zone.
•France moved to CET during the German occupation in WWII and never switched back.

Daylight Saving:Yes – switches to CEST

Learn more about CET on Wikipedia

Accra vs CET: Offsets, DST and Best Call Times

Accra runs on Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) at UTC+00:00. CET runs on Central European Time (CET) at UTC+01:00. That puts Accra 1 hour ahead of CET — a difference of +1h at the current offsets.

In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Accra it is 10:00 AM in CET. Midnight in Accra is 1:00 AM in CET. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.

Accra to CET time conversion table

Accra (GMT)	CET (CET)	Day
12:00 AM	1:00 AM	same day
6:00 AM	7:00 AM	same day
7:00 AM	8:00 AM	same day
8:00 AM	9:00 AM	same day
9:00 AM	10:00 AM	same day
12:00 PM	1:00 PM	same day
3:00 PM	4:00 PM	same day
5:00 PM	6:00 PM	same day
6:00 PM	7:00 PM	same day
9:00 PM	10:00 PM	same day

Why people convert Accra to CET time

Scheduling a call from Accra to CET: a 10:00 AM start in Accra lands at 11:00 AM in CET, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
Finding shared working hours: both Accra and CET are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM GMT time (10:00 AM–5:00 PM CET). That is roughly 7 hours of usable overlap.
Keeping family and friends in sync: knowing that 8:00 PM in Accra is 9:00 PM in CET 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 +1h gap is not.
Block 9:00 AM–4:00 PM GMT as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Accra and need CET colleagues present.

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 CET (Central European Time)

Central European Time (CET) is the standard time zone for most of Europe, covering over 30 countries from Spain to Poland, and from Norway to Italy. CET is 1 hour ahead of GMT and is used by the European Union's most populous nations. During summer, most CET countries switch to Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+02:00). Major European financial markets in Frankfurt, Paris, and Amsterdam operate on CET.

Best time to call between Accra and CET

Both Accra and CET sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 9:00 AM–4:00 PM GMT, which is 10:00 AM–5:00 PM CET. That gives roughly 7 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.

Business hours overlap

Accra and CET share 7 hours of working-hours overlap (9:00 AM–4:00 PM GMT), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.

Accra is 1 hour ahead of CET (GMT UTC+00:00 → CET UTC+01:00). The shared working window is 9:00 AM–4:00 PM GMT. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.

🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info

Accra

Does not observe DST

CET

☀ Currently in DST

Standard: UTC+01:00 · DST: UTC+02:00

Clocks fall back on Sun, Oct 25, 2026

Learn More About Time

Dive deeper into the fascinating world of timekeeping, time zones, and how they shape our global society:

⏳

History of Timekeeping

From sundials to atomic clocks - 5000 years of measuring time

🌍

How Time Zones Work

UTC, offsets, and why zones don't follow straight lines

☀️

Daylight Saving Time

DST dates, which countries observe it, and the ongoing debate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Accra and CET?

Accra (GMT, UTC+00:00) is 1 hour ahead of CET (CET, UTC+01:00). The gap is currently +1h.

How do I convert Accra time to CET time?

Add +1h to Accra local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Accra is 10:00 AM in CET.

What time is it in CET right now?

CET uses CET at UTC+01:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the +1h offset from Accra.

What is the best time to call CET from Accra?

Call between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM GMT — that maps to 10:00 AM–5:00 PM CET and keeps both parties inside the working day.

Which is ahead, Accra or CET?

Accra is 1 hour ahead of CET. When it is 12:00 PM in Accra it is 1:00 PM in CET.

Do Accra and CET use different time zones?

Accra (Ghana) uses GMT at UTC+00:00, while CET uses CET at UTC+01:00. The IANA identifiers are Africa/Accra and Europe/Paris.

Does daylight saving time affect the Accra–CET difference?

Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the +1h offset between Accra and CET 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 CET?

Not normally. The +1h gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.

What is the time difference between Accra and CET?

CET is +1h from Accra.

What timezone is Accra in?

Accra operates on its local timezone.

What timezone is CET in?

CET 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.