Johannesburg to Accra
-2hJohannesburg
SASTSOURCEAccra
GMTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
SAST and GMT on the World Map
The map below highlights the SAST (South Africa Standard Time) and GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) timezone regions across the globe.
SAST – South Africa Standard Time
UTC+02:00South Africa Standard Time (SAST) is the time zone for South Africa and neighboring countries, 2 hours ahead of UTC.
- •South Africa does not observe daylight saving time.
- •SAST is the same offset as EET and Israel Standard Time.
- •The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) is Africa's largest.
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 Johannesburg
WikipediaJohannesburg operates on South Africa Time (SAST), UTC+2. As Africa's largest economy hub and home to the JSE, Johannesburg drives African financial markets.
Johannesburg is built on the world's largest gold deposit.
Time Conversion Guide: Johannesburg to Accra
Johannesburg runs on South Africa Standard Time (SAST) at UTC+02:00. Accra runs on Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) at UTC+00:00. That puts Johannesburg 2 hours behind Accra — a difference of -2h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Johannesburg it is 7:00 AM in Accra. Midnight in Johannesburg is 10:00 PM in Accra. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
Johannesburg to Accra time conversion table
| Johannesburg (SAST) | Accra (GMT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 10:00 PM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 4:00 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 5:00 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 6:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 7:00 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 10:00 AM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 1:00 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 3:00 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 4:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 7:00 PM | same day |
Why people convert Johannesburg to Accra time
- Scheduling a call from Johannesburg to Accra: a 10:00 AM start in Johannesburg lands at 8:00 AM in Accra, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both Johannesburg and Accra are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM SAST time (9:00 AM–3:00 PM GMT). That is roughly 6 hours of usable overlap.
- Booking travel or deliveries: tracking Accra local time against Johannesburg keeps pickup windows and arrival estimates honest across the -2h offset.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM SAST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -2h gap is not.
- Block 11:00 AM–5:00 PM SAST as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Johannesburg and need Accra colleagues present.
About SAST (South Africa Standard Time)
South Africa Standard Time (SAST) is used in South Africa, Lesotho, and Eswatini. SAST does not observe daylight saving time. Johannesburg and Cape Town are major economic hubs in Africa.
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 Johannesburg and Accra
Both Johannesburg and Accra sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 11:00 AM–5:00 PM SAST, which is 9:00 AM–3:00 PM GMT. That gives roughly 6 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
Johannesburg and Accra share 6 hours of working-hours overlap (11:00 AM–5:00 PM SAST), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.
Johannesburg is 2 hours behind Accra (SAST UTC+02:00 → GMT UTC+00:00). The shared working window is 11:00 AM–5:00 PM SAST. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Johannesburg and Accra?
Johannesburg (SAST, UTC+02:00) is 2 hours behind Accra (GMT, UTC+00:00). The gap is currently -2h.
How do I convert Johannesburg time to Accra time?
Add -2h to Johannesburg local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Johannesburg is 7:00 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 -2h offset from Johannesburg.
What is the best time to call Accra from Johannesburg?
Call between 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM SAST — that maps to 9:00 AM–3:00 PM GMT and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is behind, Johannesburg or Accra?
Johannesburg is 2 hours behind Accra. When it is 12:00 PM in Johannesburg it is 10:00 AM in Accra.
Do Johannesburg and Accra use different time zones?
Johannesburg (South Africa) uses SAST at UTC+02:00, while Accra (Ghana) uses GMT at UTC+00:00. The IANA identifiers are Africa/Johannesburg and Africa/Accra.
Does daylight saving time affect the Johannesburg–Accra difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -2h offset between Johannesburg and Accra is fixed all year.
Which other cities share Johannesburg's time zone?
SAST also covers Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Pretoria, Port Elizabeth.
Which countries use SAST, Johannesburg's zone?
SAST is used in South Africa, Lesotho, Eswatini.
Is there a day difference between Johannesburg and Accra?
Not normally. The -2h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between Johannesburg and Accra?
Accra is -2h from Johannesburg.
What timezone is Johannesburg in?
Johannesburg operates on South Africa Time (SAST), UTC+2. As Africa's largest economy hub and home to the JSE, Johannesburg drives African financial markets.
What timezone is Accra in?
Accra operates on its local timezone.
What are the business hours in Johannesburg?
Standard business hours in Johannesburg are 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM SAST.
Which countries use SAST (South Africa Standard Time)?
SAST is used in South Africa, Lesotho, Eswatini.
Does SAST observe daylight saving time?
No, SAST does not observe daylight saving time and remains at UTC+02:00 year-round.
What are some interesting facts about SAST?
South Africa does not observe daylight saving time. SAST is the same offset as EET and Israel 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 Johannesburg, what time is it in Accra?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Johannesburg (SAST), it is -2h later in Accra (GMT).
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