Accra to NST
-3h 30mAccra
GMTSOURCENST
NSTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
GMT and NST on the World Map
The map below highlights the GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) and NST (Newfoundland Standard 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.
NST – Newfoundland Standard Time
UTC-03:30Newfoundland Standard Time (NST) is a unique half-hour offset time zone in Canada, 3.5 hours behind UTC.
- •NST is one of only a few half-hour offset time zones in the world.
- •Newfoundland joined Canada in 1949 and kept its unique time zone.
- •St. John's is the easternmost city in North America.
Comparing Time Zones: Accra and NST
Accra runs on Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) at UTC+00:00. NST runs on Newfoundland Standard Time (NST) at UTC-03:30. That puts Accra 3 hours 30 minutes behind NST — a difference of -3h 30m at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Accra it is 5:30 AM in NST. Midnight in Accra is 8:30 PM in NST. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
Accra to NST time conversion table
| Accra (GMT) | NST (NST) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 8:30 PM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 2:30 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 3:30 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 4:30 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 5:30 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 8:30 AM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 11:30 AM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 1:30 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 2:30 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 5:30 PM | same day |
Why people convert Accra to NST time
- Scheduling a call from Accra to NST: a 10:00 AM start in Accra lands at 6:30 AM in NST, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both Accra and NST are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 12:30 PM and 5:00 PM GMT time (9:00 AM–1:30 PM NST). That is roughly 4 hours 30 minutes of usable overlap.
- Watching a live event or market open: Accra viewers need 5:30 AM in NST to catch a 9:00 AM start there, and 3:30 AM 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 30m gap is not.
- Block 12:30 PM–5:00 PM GMT as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Accra and need NST 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 NST (Newfoundland Standard Time)
Newfoundland Standard Time (NST) is one of the few half-hour offset time zones in the world. It covers the island of Newfoundland in Canada and is 30 minutes ahead of Atlantic Standard Time. This unique offset exists because Newfoundland was an independent country until 1949.
Best time to call between Accra and NST
Both Accra and NST sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 12:30 PM–5:00 PM GMT, which is 9:00 AM–1:30 PM NST. That gives roughly 4 hours and 30 minutes of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
Accra and NST overlap for about 4 hours during the working day — enough for meetings if you avoid the edges of the window.
Accra is 3 hours 30 minutes behind NST (GMT UTC+00:00 → NST UTC-03:30). The shared working window is 12:30 PM–5:00 PM GMT. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
Accra
Does not observe DST
NST
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-03:30 · DST: UTC-02:30
Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Accra and NST?
Accra (GMT, UTC+00:00) is 3 hours 30 minutes behind NST (NST, UTC-03:30). The gap is currently -3h 30m.
How do I convert Accra time to NST time?
Add -3h 30m to Accra local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Accra is 5:30 AM in NST.
What time is it in NST right now?
NST uses NST at UTC-03:30. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -3h 30m offset from Accra.
What is the best time to call NST from Accra?
Call between 12:30 PM and 5:00 PM GMT — that maps to 9:00 AM–1:30 PM NST and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is behind, Accra or NST?
Accra is 3 hours 30 minutes behind NST. When it is 12:00 PM in Accra it is 8:30 AM in NST.
Do Accra and NST use different time zones?
Accra (Ghana) uses GMT at UTC+00:00, while NST uses NST at UTC-03:30. The IANA identifiers are Africa/Accra and America/St_Johns.
Does daylight saving time affect the Accra–NST difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -3h 30m offset between Accra and NST 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 NST?
Not normally. The -3h 30m gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between Accra and NST?
NST is -3h 30m from Accra.
What timezone is Accra in?
Accra operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is NST in?
NST 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 NST timezone?
Major cities in the NST timezone include St. John's, Corner Brook, Mount Pearl.
What is the UTC offset for NST?
Newfoundland Standard Time (NST) is at UTC-03:30. During daylight saving time, it shifts to NDT.
What should I know about the NST timezone?
NST is one of only a few half-hour offset time zones in the world. Newfoundland joined Canada in 1949 and kept its unique time zone.
When is it midnight in Accra, what time is it in NST?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Accra (GMT), it is -3h 30m later in NST (NST).
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