Accra to Portugal
+1hAccra
GMTSOURCEPortugal
WESTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
GMT and WEST on the World Map
The map below highlights the GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) and WEST (Western 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.
WET – Western European Time
UTC+00:00Western European Time (WET) is the time zone for Portugal, Morocco, and the Canary Islands, same as UTC+00:00.
- •Portugal is the only mainland European country in the WET time zone.
- •The Canary Islands are on WET despite being part of Spain (which uses CET).
- •WET is identical to GMT and UTC+00:00.
Accra vs Portugal: Offsets, DST and Best Call Times
Accra runs on Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) at UTC+00:00. Portugal runs on Western European Summer Time (WEST) at UTC+01:00, also currently on daylight saving time. That puts Accra 1 hour ahead of Portugal — a difference of +1h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Accra it is 10:00 AM in Portugal. Midnight in Accra is 1:00 AM in Portugal.Portugal observes daylight saving time while Accra does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.
Accra to Portugal time conversion table
| Accra (GMT) | Portugal (WEST) | 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 Portugal time
- Scheduling a call from Accra to Portugal: a 10:00 AM start in Accra lands at 11:00 AM in Portugal, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both Accra and Portugal are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM GMT time (10:00 AM–5:00 PM WEST). 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 Portugal 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 Portugal colleagues present.
- Portugal: 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 WET (Western European Time)
Western European Time (WET) is used in Portugal, the Canary Islands (Spain), Morocco, and several other locations. It is equivalent to GMT/UTC. During summer, Portugal and the Canary Islands switch to WEST (Western European Summer Time, UTC+01:00).
Best time to call between Accra and Portugal
Both Accra and Portugal 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 WEST. That gives roughly 7 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
Accra and Portugal 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 Portugal (GMT UTC+00:00 → WEST 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
Portugal
☀ 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 Portugal?
Accra (GMT, UTC+00:00) is 1 hour ahead of Portugal (WEST, UTC+01:00). The gap is currently +1h.
How do I convert Accra time to Portugal time?
Add +1h to Accra local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Accra is 10:00 AM in Portugal.
What time is it in Portugal right now?
Portugal uses WEST 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 Portugal from Accra?
Call between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM GMT — that maps to 10:00 AM–5:00 PM WEST and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is ahead, Accra or Portugal?
Accra is 1 hour ahead of Portugal. When it is 12:00 PM in Accra it is 1:00 PM in Portugal.
Do Accra and Portugal use different time zones?
Accra (Ghana) uses GMT at UTC+00:00, while Portugal (Portugal) uses WEST at UTC+01:00. The IANA identifiers are Africa/Accra and Europe/Lisbon.
Does daylight saving time affect the Accra–Portugal difference?
Yes at the moment: Portugal 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 Portugal?
Not normally. The +1h gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.
What is the time difference between Accra and Portugal?
Portugal is +1h from Accra.
What timezone is Accra in?
Accra operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is Portugal in?
Portugal 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 WET timezone?
Major cities in the WET timezone include Lisbon, Porto, Casablanca, Las Palmas, Funchal, Rabat.
What is the UTC offset for WET?
Western European Time (WET) is at UTC+00:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to WEST.
What should I know about the WET timezone?
Portugal is the only mainland European country in the WET time zone. The Canary Islands are on WET despite being part of Spain (which uses CET).
When is it midnight in Accra, what time is it in Portugal?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Accra (GMT), it is +1h later in Portugal (WET).
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