Accra to Edmonton
-6hAccra
GMTSOURCEEdmonton
MDTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
GMT and MDT on the World Map
The map below highlights the GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) and MDT (Mountain 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.
MST – Mountain Standard Time
UTC-07:00Mountain Standard Time (MST) is the time zone for the Mountain region of North America, 7 hours behind UTC.
- •Arizona does not observe daylight saving time, staying on MST year-round.
- •The Navajo Nation in Arizona does observe DST, unlike the rest of the state.
- •Denver, the 'Mile High City', is the largest city fully in MST.
- •MST covers 6 US states entirely and parts of several others.
About Edmonton
WikipediaEdmonton operates on Mountain Time (MST/MDT), same as Denver. As Alberta's capital and an energy hub, Edmonton time aligns with Western Canadian markets.
The city has the most extensive urban parkland in North America.
Time Conversion Guide: Accra to Edmonton
Accra runs on Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) at UTC+00:00. Edmonton runs on Mountain Daylight Time (MDT) at UTC-06:00, also currently on daylight saving time. That puts Accra 6 hours behind Edmonton — a difference of -6h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Accra it is 3:00 AM in Edmonton. Midnight in Accra is 6:00 PM in Edmonton.Edmonton observes daylight saving time while Accra does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.
Accra to Edmonton time conversion table
| Accra (GMT) | Edmonton (MDT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 6:00 PM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 12:00 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 1:00 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 2:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 3:00 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 6:00 AM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 9:00 AM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 11:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 12:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 3:00 PM | same day |
Why people convert Accra to Edmonton time
- Scheduling a call from Accra to Edmonton: a 10:00 AM start in Accra lands at 4:00 AM in Edmonton, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both Accra and Edmonton are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM GMT time (9:00 AM–11:00 AM MDT). That is roughly 2 hours of usable overlap.
- Keeping family and friends in sync: knowing that 8:00 PM in Accra is 2:00 PM in Edmonton 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 -6h gap is not.
- Block 3:00 PM–5:00 PM GMT as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Accra and need Edmonton colleagues present.
- Edmonton: Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 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 MST (Mountain Standard Time)
Mountain Standard Time (MST) covers the Rocky Mountain region of the United States and Canada. Arizona is notable for not observing daylight saving time, staying on MST year-round (except the Navajo Nation). The time zone includes major cities like Denver, Phoenix, Calgary, and Salt Lake City. During summer, most areas switch to Mountain Daylight Time (MDT, UTC-06:00).
Best time to call between Accra and Edmonton
Both Accra and Edmonton sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 3:00 PM–5:00 PM GMT, which is 9:00 AM–11:00 AM MDT. That gives roughly 2 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
Accra and Edmonton overlap for about 2 hours during the working day — enough for meetings if you avoid the edges of the window.
Accra is 6 hours behind Edmonton (GMT UTC+00:00 → MDT UTC-06:00). The shared working window is 3:00 PM–5:00 PM GMT. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
Accra
Does not observe DST
Edmonton
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-07:00 · DST: UTC-06:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026
Learn More About Time
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Accra and Edmonton?
Accra (GMT, UTC+00:00) is 6 hours behind Edmonton (MDT, UTC-06:00). The gap is currently -6h.
How do I convert Accra time to Edmonton time?
Add -6h to Accra local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Accra is 3:00 AM in Edmonton.
What time is it in Edmonton right now?
Edmonton uses MDT at UTC-06:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -6h offset from Accra.
What is the best time to call Edmonton from Accra?
Call between 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM GMT — that maps to 9:00 AM–11:00 AM MDT and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is behind, Accra or Edmonton?
Accra is 6 hours behind Edmonton. When it is 12:00 PM in Accra it is 6:00 AM in Edmonton.
Do Accra and Edmonton use different time zones?
Accra (Ghana) uses GMT at UTC+00:00, while Edmonton (Canada) uses MDT at UTC-06:00. The IANA identifiers are Africa/Accra and America/Edmonton.
Does daylight saving time affect the Accra–Edmonton difference?
Yes at the moment: Edmonton is on daylight saving time and Accra is not, so the -6h 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 Edmonton?
Not normally. The -6h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between Accra and Edmonton?
Edmonton is -6h from Accra.
What timezone is Accra in?
Accra operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is Edmonton in?
Edmonton operates on Mountain Time (MST/MDT), same as Denver. As Alberta's capital and an energy hub, Edmonton time aligns with Western Canadian markets.
What are the business hours in Edmonton?
Standard business hours in Edmonton are 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM MST.
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 MST timezone?
Major cities in the MST timezone include Denver, Phoenix, Salt Lake City, Calgary, Edmonton, Albuquerque, El Paso, Tucson.
What is the UTC offset for MST?
Mountain Standard Time (MST) is at UTC-07:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to MDT.
What should I know about the MST timezone?
Arizona does not observe daylight saving time, staying on MST year-round. The Navajo Nation in Arizona does observe DST, unlike the rest of the state.
When is it midnight in Accra, what time is it in Edmonton?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Accra (GMT), it is -6h later in Edmonton (MST).
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