Accra to EET
+2hAccra
GMTSOURCEEET
EETGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
GMT and EET on the World Map
The map below highlights the GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) and EET (Eastern European 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.
EET – Eastern European Time
UTC+02:00Eastern European Time (EET) is used in Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and northeastern Africa, 2 hours ahead of UTC.
- •EET covers countries across three continents: Europe, Asia, and Africa.
- •Cairo is the most populous city in the EET zone.
- •Turkey used to be on EET but permanently moved to UTC+03:00 in 2016.
- •Finland, the Baltic states, and Greece all use EET.
Accra vs EET: Offsets, DST and Best Call Times
Accra runs on Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) at UTC+00:00. EET runs on Eastern European Time (EET) at UTC+02:00. That puts Accra 2 hours ahead of EET — a difference of +2h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Accra it is 11:00 AM in EET. Midnight in Accra is 2:00 AM in EET. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
Accra to EET time conversion table
| Accra (GMT) | EET (EET) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 2:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 AM | 8:00 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 9:00 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 10:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 11:00 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 2:00 PM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 5:00 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 7:00 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 8:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 11:00 PM | same day |
Why people convert Accra to EET time
- Scheduling a call from Accra to EET: a 10:00 AM start in Accra lands at 12:00 PM in EET, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both Accra and EET are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM GMT time (11:00 AM–5:00 PM EET). That is roughly 6 hours of usable overlap.
- Coordinating a Accra-based team with EET 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 GMT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +2h gap is not.
- Block 9:00 AM–3:00 PM GMT as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Accra and need EET 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 EET (Eastern European Time)
Eastern European Time (EET) covers a wide geographical area including Eastern Europe (Finland, Greece, Romania, Bulgaria, Ukraine), the Middle East (Israel, Lebanon, Jordan), and northeastern Africa (Egypt, Libya). During summer, most EET countries switch to Eastern European Summer Time (EEST, UTC+03:00). Turkey permanently moved to UTC+03:00 in 2016, effectively leaving EET.
Best time to call between Accra and EET
Both Accra and EET sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 9:00 AM–3:00 PM GMT, which is 11:00 AM–5:00 PM EET. That gives roughly 6 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
Accra and EET share 6 hours of working-hours overlap (9:00 AM–3:00 PM GMT), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.
Accra is 2 hours ahead of EET (GMT UTC+00:00 → EET UTC+02:00). The shared working window is 9:00 AM–3:00 PM GMT. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
Accra
Does not observe DST
EET
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC+02:00 · DST: UTC+03:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Oct 25, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Accra and EET?
Accra (GMT, UTC+00:00) is 2 hours ahead of EET (EET, UTC+02:00). The gap is currently +2h.
How do I convert Accra time to EET time?
Add +2h to Accra local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Accra is 11:00 AM in EET.
What time is it in EET right now?
EET uses EET at UTC+02:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the +2h offset from Accra.
What is the best time to call EET from Accra?
Call between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM GMT — that maps to 11:00 AM–5:00 PM EET and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is ahead, Accra or EET?
Accra is 2 hours ahead of EET. When it is 12:00 PM in Accra it is 2:00 PM in EET.
Do Accra and EET use different time zones?
Accra (Ghana) uses GMT at UTC+00:00, while EET uses EET at UTC+02:00. The IANA identifiers are Africa/Accra and Europe/Athens.
Does daylight saving time affect the Accra–EET difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the +2h offset between Accra and EET 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 EET?
Not normally. The +2h gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.
What is the time difference between Accra and EET?
EET is +2h from Accra.
What timezone is Accra in?
Accra operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is EET in?
EET 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 EET timezone?
Major cities in the EET timezone include Cairo, Athens, Helsinki, Bucharest, Kyiv, Sofia, Jerusalem, Tel Aviv.
What is the UTC offset for EET?
Eastern European Time (EET) is at UTC+02:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to EEST.
What should I know about the EET timezone?
EET covers countries across three continents: Europe, Asia, and Africa. Cairo is the most populous city in the EET zone.
When is it midnight in Accra, what time is it in EET?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Accra (GMT), it is +2h later in EET (EET).
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