Accra to Dubai
+4hAccra
GMTSOURCEDubai
GSTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
GMT and GST on the World Map
The map below highlights the GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) and GST (Gulf 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.
GST – Gulf Standard Time
UTC+04:00Gulf Standard Time (GST) is used in the UAE, Oman, and other Gulf states, 4 hours ahead of UTC.
- •Dubai uses GST year-round with no daylight saving time.
- •GST is 9 hours ahead of EST and 4 hours ahead of GMT.
- •The Dubai Financial Market (DFM) operates on GST.
About Dubai
WikipediaDubai operates on Gulf Standard Time (GST), 4 hours ahead of GMT. Dubai's position between Europe and Asia makes it a strategic hub for international business.
Dubai has no income tax, making it a major hub for international business.
Everything You Need to Know About Accra and Dubai Time
Accra runs on Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) at UTC+00:00. Dubai runs on Gulf Standard Time (GST) at UTC+04:00. That puts Accra 4 hours ahead of Dubai — a difference of +4h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Accra it is 1:00 PM in Dubai. Midnight in Accra is 4:00 AM in Dubai. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
Accra to Dubai time conversion table
| Accra (GMT) | Dubai (GST) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 4:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 AM | 10:00 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 11:00 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 12:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 1:00 PM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 4:00 PM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 7:00 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 9:00 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 10:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 1:00 AM | next day |
Why people convert Accra to Dubai time
- Scheduling a call from Accra to Dubai: a 10:00 AM start in Accra lands at 2:00 PM in Dubai, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both Accra and Dubai are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM GMT time (1:00 PM–5:00 PM GST). That is roughly 4 hours of usable overlap.
- Watching a live event or market open: Accra viewers need 1:00 PM in Dubai to catch a 9:00 AM start there, and 8:00 PM 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 +4h gap is not.
- Block 9:00 AM–1:00 PM GMT as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Accra and need Dubai 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 GST (Gulf Standard Time)
Gulf Standard Time (GST) is the time zone used in the United Arab Emirates, Oman, and other Gulf states. GST does not observe daylight saving time. Dubai and Abu Dhabi, major international business and tourism hubs, operate on GST.
Best time to call between Accra and Dubai
Both Accra and Dubai sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 9:00 AM–1:00 PM GMT, which is 1:00 PM–5:00 PM GST. That gives roughly 4 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
Accra and Dubai overlap for about 4 hours during the working day — enough for meetings if you avoid the edges of the window.
Accra is 4 hours ahead of Dubai (GMT UTC+00:00 → GST UTC+04:00). The shared working window is 9:00 AM–1:00 PM GMT. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Accra and Dubai?
Accra (GMT, UTC+00:00) is 4 hours ahead of Dubai (GST, UTC+04:00). The gap is currently +4h.
How do I convert Accra time to Dubai time?
Add +4h to Accra local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Accra is 1:00 PM in Dubai.
What time is it in Dubai right now?
Dubai uses GST at UTC+04:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the +4h offset from Accra.
What is the best time to call Dubai from Accra?
Call between 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM GMT — that maps to 1:00 PM–5:00 PM GST and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is ahead, Accra or Dubai?
Accra is 4 hours ahead of Dubai. When it is 12:00 PM in Accra it is 4:00 PM in Dubai.
Do Accra and Dubai use different time zones?
Accra (Ghana) uses GMT at UTC+00:00, while Dubai (UAE) uses GST at UTC+04:00. The IANA identifiers are Africa/Accra and Asia/Dubai.
Does daylight saving time affect the Accra–Dubai difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the +4h offset between Accra and Dubai 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 Dubai?
Not normally. The +4h gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.
What is the time difference between Accra and Dubai?
Dubai is +4h from Accra.
What timezone is Accra in?
Accra operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is Dubai in?
Dubai operates on Gulf Standard Time (GST), 4 hours ahead of GMT. Dubai's position between Europe and Asia makes it a strategic hub for international business.
What are the business hours in Dubai?
Standard business hours in Dubai are 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM GST.
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 GST timezone?
Major cities in the GST timezone include Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Muscat, Baku, Tbilisi.
What is the UTC offset for GST?
Gulf Standard Time (GST) is at UTC+04:00.
What should I know about the GST timezone?
Dubai uses GST year-round with no daylight saving time. GST is 9 hours ahead of EST and 4 hours ahead of GMT.
When is it midnight in Accra, what time is it in Dubai?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Accra (GMT), it is +4h later in Dubai (GST).
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