Accra to Nairobi
+3hAccra
GMTSOURCENairobi
EATGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
GMT and EAT on the World Map
The map below highlights the GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) and EAT (East Africa 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.
EAT – East Africa Time
UTC+03:00East Africa Time (EAT) is the time zone for East Africa, 3 hours ahead of UTC.
- •Nairobi is a major tech hub in Africa, often called 'Silicon Savannah'.
- •Ethiopia uses its own calendar, which is 7-8 years behind the Gregorian calendar.
- •EAT is the same offset as MSK (Moscow Time).
About Nairobi
WikipediaNairobi operates on East Africa Time (EAT), UTC+3. As the tech hub of Africa (Silicon Savannah), Nairobi leads African fintech and mobile innovation.
Nairobi National Park is the only national park within a capital city, with lions visible against the skyline.
Time Conversion Guide: Accra to Nairobi
Accra runs on Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) at UTC+00:00. Nairobi runs on East Africa Time (EAT) at UTC+03:00. That puts Accra 3 hours ahead of Nairobi — a difference of +3h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Accra it is 12:00 PM in Nairobi. Midnight in Accra is 3:00 AM in Nairobi. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
Accra to Nairobi time conversion table
| Accra (GMT) | Nairobi (EAT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 3:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 AM | 9:00 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 10:00 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 11:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 12:00 PM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 3:00 PM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 6:00 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 8:00 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 9:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 12:00 AM | next day |
Why people convert Accra to Nairobi time
- Scheduling a call from Accra to Nairobi: a 10:00 AM start in Accra lands at 1:00 PM in Nairobi, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both Accra and Nairobi are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM GMT time (12:00 PM–5:00 PM EAT). That is roughly 5 hours of usable overlap.
- Watching a live event or market open: Accra viewers need 12:00 PM in Nairobi to catch a 9:00 AM start there, and 9:00 PM if the event is anchored to Accra.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM GMT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +3h gap is not.
- Block 9:00 AM–2:00 PM GMT as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Accra and need Nairobi 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 EAT (East Africa Time)
East Africa Time (EAT) is used in the countries of East Africa including Kenya, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Uganda, and others. EAT does not observe daylight saving time and shares the same offset as Moscow Standard Time (MSK).
Best time to call between Accra and Nairobi
Both Accra and Nairobi sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 9:00 AM–2:00 PM GMT, which is 12:00 PM–5:00 PM EAT. That gives roughly 5 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
Accra and Nairobi share 5 hours of working-hours overlap (9:00 AM–2:00 PM GMT), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.
Accra is 3 hours ahead of Nairobi (GMT UTC+00:00 → EAT UTC+03:00). The shared working window is 9:00 AM–2:00 PM GMT. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
Learn More About Time
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Accra and Nairobi?
Accra (GMT, UTC+00:00) is 3 hours ahead of Nairobi (EAT, UTC+03:00). The gap is currently +3h.
How do I convert Accra time to Nairobi time?
Add +3h to Accra local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Accra is 12:00 PM in Nairobi.
What time is it in Nairobi right now?
Nairobi uses EAT at UTC+03:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the +3h offset from Accra.
What is the best time to call Nairobi from Accra?
Call between 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM GMT — that maps to 12:00 PM–5:00 PM EAT and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is ahead, Accra or Nairobi?
Accra is 3 hours ahead of Nairobi. When it is 12:00 PM in Accra it is 3:00 PM in Nairobi.
Do Accra and Nairobi use different time zones?
Accra (Ghana) uses GMT at UTC+00:00, while Nairobi (Kenya) uses EAT at UTC+03:00. The IANA identifiers are Africa/Accra and Africa/Nairobi.
Does daylight saving time affect the Accra–Nairobi difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the +3h offset between Accra and Nairobi 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 Nairobi?
Not normally. The +3h gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.
What is the time difference between Accra and Nairobi?
Nairobi is +3h from Accra.
What timezone is Accra in?
Accra operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is Nairobi in?
Nairobi operates on East Africa Time (EAT), UTC+3. As the tech hub of Africa (Silicon Savannah), Nairobi leads African fintech and mobile innovation.
What are the business hours in Nairobi?
Standard business hours in Nairobi are 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM EAT.
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 EAT timezone?
Major cities in the EAT timezone include Nairobi, Addis Ababa, Dar es Salaam, Kampala, Mogadishu, Antananarivo.
What is the UTC offset for EAT?
East Africa Time (EAT) is at UTC+03:00.
What should I know about the EAT timezone?
Nairobi is a major tech hub in Africa, often called 'Silicon Savannah'. Ethiopia uses its own calendar, which is 7-8 years behind the Gregorian calendar.
When is it midnight in Accra, what time is it in Nairobi?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Accra (GMT), it is +3h later in Nairobi (EAT).
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