BST to Accra
-1hBST
BSTSOURCEAccra
GMTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
BST and GMT on the World Map
The map below highlights the BST (British Summer Time) and GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) timezone regions across the globe.
BST – British Summer Time
UTC+01:00British Summer Time (BST, UTC+01:00) is the daylight saving period in the United Kingdom, running from late March to late October.
- •BST runs from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October.
- •BST is exactly one hour ahead of GMT, the UK's standard time.
- •During BST, London is 4 hours ahead of New York while the US is on Eastern Daylight Time.
- •The Isle of Man and the Channel Islands also observe BST.
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.
BST to Accra Time Difference – Complete Guide
BST runs on British Summer Time (BST) at UTC+01:00. Accra runs on Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) at UTC+00:00. That puts BST 1 hour behind Accra — a difference of -1h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in BST it is 8:00 AM in Accra. Midnight in BST is 11:00 PM in Accra. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
BST to Accra time conversion table
| BST (BST) | Accra (GMT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 11:00 PM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 5:00 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 6:00 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 7:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 8:00 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 11:00 AM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 2:00 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 4:00 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 5:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 8:00 PM | same day |
Why people convert BST to Accra time
- Scheduling a call from BST to Accra: a 10:00 AM start in BST lands at 9:00 AM in Accra, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both BST and Accra are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM BST time (9:00 AM–4:00 PM GMT). That is roughly 7 hours of usable overlap.
- Keeping family and friends in sync: knowing that 8:00 PM in BST is 7:00 PM in Accra makes it easy to avoid calling at 3 AM.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM BST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -1h gap is not.
- Block 10:00 AM–5:00 PM BST as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from BST and need Accra colleagues present.
About BST (British Summer Time)
British Summer Time (BST) is the daylight saving period in the United Kingdom, when clocks move one hour forward from Greenwich Mean Time (GMT, UTC+00:00) to UTC+01:00. It runs from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October. England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland all follow it, along with the Isle of Man and the Channel Islands of Jersey and Guernsey. During BST, London is one hour ahead of UTC, four hours ahead of New York on Eastern Daylight Time, and five hours ahead of New York once the United States returns to Eastern Standard Time in November. BST is also used to abbreviate Bangladesh Standard Time (UTC+06:00), which is listed separately on this site.
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 BST and Accra
Both BST and Accra sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 10:00 AM–5:00 PM BST, which is 9:00 AM–4:00 PM GMT. That gives roughly 7 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
BST and Accra share 7 hours of working-hours overlap (10:00 AM–5:00 PM BST), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.
BST is 1 hour behind Accra (BST UTC+01:00 → GMT UTC+00:00). The shared working window is 10:00 AM–5:00 PM BST. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
BST
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC+00:00 · DST: UTC+01:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Oct 25, 2026
Accra
Does not observe DST
Learn More About Time
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between BST and Accra?
BST (BST, UTC+01:00) is 1 hour behind Accra (GMT, UTC+00:00). The gap is currently -1h.
How do I convert BST time to Accra time?
Add -1h to BST local time. For example, 9:00 AM in BST is 8:00 AM 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 -1h offset from BST.
What is the best time to call Accra from BST?
Call between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM BST — that maps to 9:00 AM–4:00 PM GMT and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is behind, BST or Accra?
BST is 1 hour behind Accra. When it is 12:00 PM in BST it is 11:00 AM in Accra.
Do BST and Accra use different time zones?
BST uses BST at UTC+01:00, while Accra (Ghana) uses GMT at UTC+00:00. The IANA identifiers are Europe/London and Africa/Accra.
Does daylight saving time affect the BST–Accra difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -1h offset between BST and Accra is fixed all year.
Which other cities share BST's time zone?
BST also covers London, Birmingham, Manchester, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Cardiff, Belfast, Liverpool and 2 more.
Which countries use BST, BST's zone?
BST is used in United Kingdom.
Is there a day difference between BST and Accra?
Not normally. The -1h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between BST and Accra?
Accra is -1h from BST.
What timezone is BST in?
BST operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is Accra in?
Accra operates on its local timezone.
Which countries use BST (British Summer Time)?
BST is used in United Kingdom.
Does BST observe daylight saving time?
Yes, BST switches to BST during summer months.
What are some interesting facts about BST?
BST runs from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October. BST is exactly one hour ahead of GMT, the UK's standard time.
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 BST, what time is it in Accra?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in BST (BST), it is -1h later in Accra (GMT).
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