Anchorage to Accra
+8hAnchorage
AKDTSOURCEAccra
GMTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
AKDT and GMT on the World Map
The map below highlights the AKDT (Alaska Standard Time) and GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) timezone regions across the globe.
AKST – Alaska Standard Time
UTC-09:00Alaska Standard Time (AKST) is the time zone for the state of Alaska, 9 hours behind UTC.
- •Alaska is the largest US state by area but has only about 730,000 residents.
- •Anchorage is the most populous city in AKST with about 290,000 people.
- •The Aleutian Islands use HAST instead of AKST.
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.
About Anchorage
WikipediaAnchorage operates on Alaska Time (AKST/AKDT), UTC-9. As a global air cargo hub, Anchorage connects Asian and American markets via polar routes.
Moose occasionally wander through the city streets.
Time Conversion Guide: Anchorage to Accra
Anchorage runs on Alaska Daylight Time (AKDT) at UTC-08:00, currently observing daylight saving time. Accra runs on Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) at UTC+00:00. That puts Anchorage 8 hours ahead of Accra — a difference of +8h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Anchorage it is 5:00 PM in Accra. Midnight in Anchorage is 8:00 AM in Accra.Anchorage observes daylight saving time while Accra does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.
Anchorage to Accra time conversion table
| Anchorage (AKDT) | Accra (GMT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 8:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 AM | 2:00 PM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 3:00 PM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 4:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 8:00 PM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 11:00 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 1:00 AM | next day |
| 6:00 PM | 2:00 AM | next day |
| 9:00 PM | 5:00 AM | next day |
Why people convert Anchorage to Accra time
- Scheduling a call from Anchorage to Accra: a 10:00 AM start in Anchorage lands at 6:00 PM in Accra, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Handling a +8h gap: Anchorage and Accra have no overlap inside a normal 9-to-5 day, so real-time meetings need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side. 9:00 AM in Accra is 5:00 PM in Anchorage.
- Keeping family and friends in sync: knowing that 8:00 PM in Anchorage is 4:00 AM in Accra makes it easy to avoid calling at 3 AM.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM AKDT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +8h gap is not.
- With a +8h gap there is no shared 9-to-5 window, so alternate the early start: one week Anchorage takes the early slot, the next week Accra does.
- Anchorage: Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026. Re-check this page after that date because the offset changes and so does the +8h gap.
About AKST (Alaska Standard Time)
Alaska Standard Time (AKST) is used in nearly all of Alaska. Due to Alaska's vast geographic size, the Aleutian Islands use Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time instead. During summer months, Alaska switches to Alaska Daylight Time (AKDT, UTC-08:00).
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 Anchorage and Accra
With a +8h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. Accra opens at 9:00 AM GMT, which is 5:00 PM in Anchorage, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.
Business hours overlap
Anchorage and Accra have no shared working hours because of the +8h gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.
Anchorage is 8 hours ahead of Accra (AKDT UTC-08:00 → GMT UTC+00:00). There is no shared 9-to-5 window, so plan around an early or late slot. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
Anchorage
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-09:00 · DST: UTC-08:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026
Accra
Does not observe DST
Learn More About Time
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Anchorage and Accra?
Anchorage (AKDT, UTC-08:00) is 8 hours ahead of Accra (GMT, UTC+00:00). The gap is currently +8h.
How do I convert Anchorage time to Accra time?
Add +8h to Anchorage local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Anchorage is 5:00 PM in Accra.
What time is it in Accra right now?
Accra uses GMT at UTC+00:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the +8h offset from Anchorage.
What is the best time to call Accra from Anchorage?
There is no shared working-hours window because of the +8h gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in Anchorage, which is 9:00 PM in Accra.
Which is ahead, Anchorage or Accra?
Anchorage is 8 hours ahead of Accra. When it is 12:00 PM in Anchorage it is 8:00 PM in Accra.
Do Anchorage and Accra use different time zones?
Anchorage (USA) uses AKDT at UTC-08:00, while Accra (Ghana) uses GMT at UTC+00:00. The IANA identifiers are America/Anchorage and Africa/Accra.
Does daylight saving time affect the Anchorage–Accra difference?
Yes at the moment: Anchorage is on daylight saving time and Accra is not, so the +8h gap shifts by an hour when exactly one of them changes clocks.
Which other cities share Anchorage's time zone?
AKDT also covers Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau, Sitka, Wasilla.
Which countries use AKDT, Anchorage's zone?
AKDT is used in United States (Alaska).
Is there a day difference between Anchorage and Accra?
Not normally. The +8h gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.
What is the time difference between Anchorage and Accra?
Accra is +8h from Anchorage.
What timezone is Anchorage in?
Anchorage operates on Alaska Time (AKST/AKDT), UTC-9. As a global air cargo hub, Anchorage connects Asian and American markets via polar routes.
What timezone is Accra in?
Accra operates on its local timezone.
What are the business hours in Anchorage?
Standard business hours in Anchorage are 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM AKST.
Which countries use AKST (Alaska Standard Time)?
AKST is used in United States (Alaska).
Does AKST observe daylight saving time?
Yes, AKST switches to AKDT during summer months.
What are some interesting facts about AKST?
Alaska is the largest US state by area but has only about 730,000 residents. Anchorage is the most populous city in AKST with about 290,000 people.
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 Anchorage, what time is it in Accra?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Anchorage (AKST), it is +8h later in Accra (GMT).
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