Nairobi to Accra
-3hNairobi
EATSOURCEAccra
GMTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
EAT and GMT on the World Map
The map below highlights the EAT (East Africa Time) and GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) timezone regions across the globe.
EAT – East Africa Time
UTC+03:00East Africa Time (EAT) is the time zone for East Africa, 3 hours ahead of UTC.
- •Nairobi is a major tech hub in Africa, often called 'Silicon Savannah'.
- •Ethiopia uses its own calendar, which is 7-8 years behind the Gregorian calendar.
- •EAT is the same offset as MSK (Moscow Time).
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 Nairobi
WikipediaNairobi operates on East Africa Time (EAT), UTC+3. As the tech hub of Africa (Silicon Savannah), Nairobi leads African fintech and mobile innovation.
Nairobi National Park is the only national park within a capital city, with lions visible against the skyline.
Nairobi vs Accra: Offsets, DST and Best Call Times
Nairobi runs on East Africa Time (EAT) at UTC+03:00. Accra runs on Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) at UTC+00:00. That puts Nairobi 3 hours behind Accra — a difference of -3h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Nairobi it is 6:00 AM in Accra. Midnight in Nairobi is 9:00 PM in Accra. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
Nairobi to Accra time conversion table
| Nairobi (EAT) | Accra (GMT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 9:00 PM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 3:00 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 4:00 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 5:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 6:00 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 9:00 AM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 12:00 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 2:00 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 3:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 6:00 PM | same day |
Why people convert Nairobi to Accra time
- Scheduling a call from Nairobi to Accra: a 10:00 AM start in Nairobi lands at 7:00 AM in Accra, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both Nairobi and Accra are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 12:00 PM and 5:00 PM EAT time (9:00 AM–2:00 PM GMT). That is roughly 5 hours of usable overlap.
- Booking travel or deliveries: tracking Accra local time against Nairobi keeps pickup windows and arrival estimates honest across the -3h offset.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM EAT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -3h gap is not.
- Block 12:00 PM–5:00 PM EAT as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Nairobi and need Accra colleagues present.
About EAT (East Africa Time)
East Africa Time (EAT) is used in the countries of East Africa including Kenya, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Uganda, and others. EAT does not observe daylight saving time and shares the same offset as Moscow Standard Time (MSK).
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 Nairobi and Accra
Both Nairobi and Accra sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 12:00 PM–5:00 PM EAT, which is 9:00 AM–2:00 PM GMT. That gives roughly 5 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
Nairobi and Accra share 5 hours of working-hours overlap (12:00 PM–5:00 PM EAT), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.
Nairobi is 3 hours behind Accra (EAT UTC+03:00 → GMT UTC+00:00). The shared working window is 12:00 PM–5:00 PM EAT. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Nairobi and Accra?
Nairobi (EAT, UTC+03:00) is 3 hours behind Accra (GMT, UTC+00:00). The gap is currently -3h.
How do I convert Nairobi time to Accra time?
Add -3h to Nairobi local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Nairobi is 6:00 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 -3h offset from Nairobi.
What is the best time to call Accra from Nairobi?
Call between 12:00 PM and 5:00 PM EAT — that maps to 9:00 AM–2:00 PM GMT and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is behind, Nairobi or Accra?
Nairobi is 3 hours behind Accra. When it is 12:00 PM in Nairobi it is 9:00 AM in Accra.
Do Nairobi and Accra use different time zones?
Nairobi (Kenya) uses EAT at UTC+03:00, while Accra (Ghana) uses GMT at UTC+00:00. The IANA identifiers are Africa/Nairobi and Africa/Accra.
Does daylight saving time affect the Nairobi–Accra difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -3h offset between Nairobi and Accra is fixed all year.
Which other cities share Nairobi's time zone?
EAT also covers Nairobi, Addis Ababa, Dar es Salaam, Kampala, Mogadishu, Antananarivo.
Which countries use EAT, Nairobi's zone?
EAT is used in Kenya, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Uganda, Somalia, Madagascar, Eritrea, Djibouti.
Is there a day difference between Nairobi and Accra?
Not normally. The -3h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between Nairobi and Accra?
Accra is -3h from Nairobi.
What timezone is Nairobi in?
Nairobi operates on East Africa Time (EAT), UTC+3. As the tech hub of Africa (Silicon Savannah), Nairobi leads African fintech and mobile innovation.
What timezone is Accra in?
Accra operates on its local timezone.
What are the business hours in Nairobi?
Standard business hours in Nairobi are 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM EAT.
Which countries use EAT (East Africa Time)?
EAT is used in Kenya, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Uganda, Somalia, Madagascar, and 2 more countries.
Does EAT observe daylight saving time?
No, EAT does not observe daylight saving time and remains at UTC+03:00 year-round.
What are some interesting facts about EAT?
Nairobi is a major tech hub in Africa, often called 'Silicon Savannah'. Ethiopia uses its own calendar, which is 7-8 years behind the Gregorian calendar.
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 Nairobi, what time is it in Accra?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Nairobi (EAT), it is -3h later in Accra (GMT).
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