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Sri Lanka to Accra

-5h 30m

Sri Lanka

ISTSOURCE

UTC+05:30

HH12

MM00

12:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Accra

GMT

Ghana · UTC+00:00

HH06

MM30

06:30 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Quick Reference

Time Conversion Table

Sri Lanka

Accra

12:00 AM

6:30 PM-1

2:00 AM

8:30 PM-1

4:00 AM

10:30 PM-1

6:00 AM

12:30 AM

8:00 AM

2:30 AM

10:00 AM

4:30 AM

12:00 PM

6:30 AM

2:00 PM

8:30 AM

4:00 PM

10:30 AM

6:00 PM

12:30 PM

8:00 PM

2:30 PM

10:00 PM

4:30 PM

Green rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)

IST and GMT on the World Map

The map below highlights the IST (India Standard Time) and GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) timezone regions across the globe.

IST Zone

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GMT Zone

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IST – India Standard Time

UTC+05:30

India Standard Time (IST) is the time zone for India and Sri Lanka, 5 hours and 30 minutes ahead of UTC.

Countries in IST

IndiaSri Lanka

Major Cities in IST

MumbaiDelhiBangaloreKolkataChennaiHyderabadPuneAhmedabadColomboJaipurLucknowSurat

Key Facts about IST

•India is 10 hours 30 minutes ahead of EST and 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of GMT.
•India uses a single time zone despite spanning 30° of longitude.
•IST is one of only a handful of time zones with a 30-minute offset.
•IST is the most populous single time zone in the world with over 1.4 billion people.
•The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and National Stock Exchange (NSE) operate on IST.

Daylight Saving:No – UTC+05:30 year-round

Learn more about IST on Wikipedia

GMT – Greenwich Mean Time

UTC+00:00

Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) is the mean solar time at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London. It is the same as UTC+00:00.

Countries in GMT

United KingdomIrelandIcelandPortugal (mainland)GhanaSenegalMaliMauritaniaGambiaGuineaSierra LeoneLiberiaIvory CoastBurkina FasoMorocco (historically)

Major Cities in GMT

LondonDublinLisbonAccraReykjavikEdinburghCasablancaDakarBamakoAbidjanConakryFreetownMonrovia

Key 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.
•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.

Daylight Saving:Yes – switches to BST

Learn more about GMT on Wikipedia

Understanding the -5h 30m Gap: Sri Lanka vs Accra

Sri Lanka runs on India Standard Time (IST) at UTC+05:30. Accra runs on Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) at UTC+00:00. That puts Sri Lanka 5 hours 30 minutes behind Accra — a difference of -5h 30m at the current offsets.

In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Sri Lanka it is 3:30 AM in Accra. Midnight in Sri Lanka is 6:30 PM in Accra. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.

Sri Lanka to Accra time conversion table

Sri Lanka (IST)	Accra (GMT)	Day
12:00 AM	6:30 PM	previous day
6:00 AM	12:30 AM	same day
7:00 AM	1:30 AM	same day
8:00 AM	2:30 AM	same day
9:00 AM	3:30 AM	same day
12:00 PM	6:30 AM	same day
3:00 PM	9:30 AM	same day
5:00 PM	11:30 AM	same day
6:00 PM	12:30 PM	same day
9:00 PM	3:30 PM	same day

Why people convert Sri Lanka to Accra time

Scheduling a call from Sri Lanka to Accra: a 10:00 AM start in Sri Lanka lands at 4:30 AM in Accra, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
Finding shared working hours: both Sri Lanka and Accra are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 2:30 PM and 5:00 PM IST time (9:00 AM–11:30 AM GMT). That is roughly 2 hours 30 minutes of usable overlap.
Coordinating a Sri Lanka-based team with Accra contacts: quoting times in the other side's local clock — not your own — removes the single biggest source of missed meetings.

Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM IST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -5h 30m gap is not.
Block 2:30 PM–5:00 PM IST as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Sri Lanka and need Accra colleagues present.

About IST (India Standard Time)

India Standard Time (IST) is the time observed throughout India and Sri Lanka. It is based on the 82.5°E meridian, passing through Mirzapur in Uttar Pradesh. India uses a single time zone despite spanning roughly 30° of longitude, which has been debated. IST does not observe daylight saving time. India is the world's most populous country, making IST one of the most-used time zones globally. The IT outsourcing industry and call centers operate primarily on IST, making the EST-to-IST conversion one of the most searched timezone conversions.

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 Sri Lanka and Accra

Both Sri Lanka and Accra sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 2:30 PM–5:00 PM IST, which is 9:00 AM–11:30 AM GMT. That gives roughly 2 hours and 30 minutes of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.

Business hours overlap

Sri Lanka and Accra overlap for about 2 hours during the working day — enough for meetings if you avoid the edges of the window.

Sri Lanka is 5 hours 30 minutes behind Accra (IST UTC+05:30 → GMT UTC+00:00). The shared working window is 2:30 PM–5:00 PM IST. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.

Learn More About Time

Dive deeper into the fascinating world of timekeeping, time zones, and how they shape our global society:

⏳

History of Timekeeping

From sundials to atomic clocks - 5000 years of measuring time

🌍

How Time Zones Work

UTC, offsets, and why zones don't follow straight lines

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Daylight Saving Time

DST dates, which countries observe it, and the ongoing debate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Sri Lanka and Accra?

Sri Lanka (IST, UTC+05:30) is 5 hours 30 minutes behind Accra (GMT, UTC+00:00). The gap is currently -5h 30m.

How do I convert Sri Lanka time to Accra time?

Add -5h 30m to Sri Lanka local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Sri Lanka is 3:30 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 -5h 30m offset from Sri Lanka.

What is the best time to call Accra from Sri Lanka?

Call between 2:30 PM and 5:00 PM IST — that maps to 9:00 AM–11:30 AM GMT and keeps both parties inside the working day.

Which is behind, Sri Lanka or Accra?

Sri Lanka is 5 hours 30 minutes behind Accra. When it is 12:00 PM in Sri Lanka it is 6:30 AM in Accra.

Do Sri Lanka and Accra use different time zones?

Sri Lanka (Sri Lanka) uses IST at UTC+05:30, while Accra (Ghana) uses GMT at UTC+00:00. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Colombo and Africa/Accra.

Does daylight saving time affect the Sri Lanka–Accra difference?

Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -5h 30m offset between Sri Lanka and Accra is fixed all year.

Which other cities share Sri Lanka's time zone?

IST also covers Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Kolkata, Chennai, Hyderabad, Pune, Ahmedabad and 4 more.

Which countries use IST, Sri Lanka's zone?

IST is used in India, Sri Lanka.

Is there a day difference between Sri Lanka and Accra?

Not normally. The -5h 30m gap only pushes the date over the previous day.

What is the time difference between Sri Lanka and Accra?

Accra is -5h 30m from Sri Lanka.

What timezone is Sri Lanka in?

Sri Lanka operates on its local timezone.

What timezone is Accra in?

Accra operates on its local timezone.

Which countries use IST (India Standard Time)?

IST is used in India, Sri Lanka.

Does IST observe daylight saving time?

No, IST does not observe daylight saving time and remains at UTC+05:30 year-round.

What are some interesting facts about IST?

India is 10 hours 30 minutes ahead of EST and 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of GMT. India uses a single time zone despite spanning 30° of longitude.

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.