Accra to Dublin
+1hAccra
GMTSOURCEDublin
ISTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
GMT and IST on the World Map
The map below highlights the GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) and IST (Greenwich Mean 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.
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.
Understanding the +1h Gap: Accra vs Dublin
Accra runs on Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) at UTC+00:00. Dublin runs on Irish Standard Time (IST) at UTC+01:00, also currently on daylight saving time. That puts Accra 1 hour ahead of Dublin — a difference of +1h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Accra it is 10:00 AM in Dublin. Midnight in Accra is 1:00 AM in Dublin.Dublin observes daylight saving time while Accra does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.
Accra to Dublin time conversion table
| Accra (GMT) | Dublin (IST) | 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 Dublin time
- Scheduling a call from Accra to Dublin: a 10:00 AM start in Accra lands at 11:00 AM in Dublin, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both Accra and Dublin are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM GMT time (10:00 AM–5:00 PM IST). 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 Dublin 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 Dublin colleagues present.
- Dublin: Clocks fall back on Sun, Oct 25, 2026. Any meeting series spanning that date will shift by an hour in local 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.
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 Accra and Dublin
Both Accra and Dublin 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 IST. That gives roughly 7 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
Accra and Dublin 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 Dublin (GMT UTC+00:00 → IST 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
Dublin
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC+00:00 · DST: UTC+01:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Oct 25, 2026
Learn More About Time
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Accra and Dublin?
Accra (GMT, UTC+00:00) is 1 hour ahead of Dublin (IST, UTC+01:00). The gap is currently +1h.
How do I convert Accra time to Dublin time?
Add +1h to Accra local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Accra is 10:00 AM in Dublin.
What time is it in Dublin right now?
Dublin uses IST 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 Dublin from Accra?
Call between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM GMT — that maps to 10:00 AM–5:00 PM IST and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is ahead, Accra or Dublin?
Accra is 1 hour ahead of Dublin. When it is 12:00 PM in Accra it is 1:00 PM in Dublin.
Do Accra and Dublin use different time zones?
Accra (Ghana) uses GMT at UTC+00:00, while Dublin (Ireland) uses IST at UTC+01:00. The IANA identifiers are Africa/Accra and Europe/Dublin.
Does daylight saving time affect the Accra–Dublin difference?
Yes at the moment: Dublin 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 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 Dublin?
Not normally. The +1h gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.
What is the time difference between Accra and Dublin?
Dublin is +1h from Accra.
What timezone is Accra in?
Accra operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is Dublin in?
Dublin 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 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 Accra, what time is it in Dublin?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Accra (GMT), it is +1h later in Dublin (GMT).
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