Vietnam to Accra
-7hVietnam
ICTSOURCEAccra
GMTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
ICT and GMT on the World Map
The map below highlights the ICT (Indochina Time) and GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) timezone regions across the globe.
ICT – Indochina Time
UTC+07:00Indochina Time (ICT) is the time zone for Vietnam, Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia, 7 hours ahead of UTC.
- •Bangkok is one of the most visited cities in the world.
- •ICT is 12 hours ahead of EST.
- •Thailand, Vietnam, and Cambodia all share ICT.
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.
Vietnam vs Accra: Offsets, DST and Best Call Times
Vietnam runs on Indochina Time (ICT) at UTC+07:00. Accra runs on Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) at UTC+00:00. That puts Vietnam 7 hours behind Accra — a difference of -7h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Vietnam it is 2:00 AM in Accra. Midnight in Vietnam is 5:00 PM in Accra. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
Vietnam to Accra time conversion table
| Vietnam (ICT) | Accra (GMT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 5:00 PM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 11:00 PM | previous day |
| 7:00 AM | 12:00 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 1:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 2:00 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 5:00 AM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 8:00 AM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 10:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 11:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 2:00 PM | same day |
Why people convert Vietnam to Accra time
- Scheduling a call from Vietnam to Accra: a 10:00 AM start in Vietnam lands at 3:00 AM in Accra, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both Vietnam and Accra are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM ICT time (9:00 AM–10:00 AM GMT). That is roughly 1 hours of usable overlap.
- Watching a live event or market open: Vietnam viewers need 2:00 AM in Accra to catch a 9:00 AM start there, and 7:00 AM if the event is anchored to Vietnam.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM ICT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -7h gap is not.
- Block 4:00 PM–5:00 PM ICT as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Vietnam and need Accra colleagues present.
About ICT (Indochina Time)
Indochina Time (ICT) is used across Southeast Asia including Vietnam, Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia. Indonesia (Western time, WIB) also uses UTC+07:00. ICT does not observe daylight saving 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.
Best time to call between Vietnam and Accra
Both Vietnam and Accra sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 4:00 PM–5:00 PM ICT, which is 9:00 AM–10:00 AM GMT. That gives roughly 1 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
Vietnam and Accra overlap for only 60 minutes (4:00 PM–5:00 PM ICT), so meetings have to be booked precisely.
Vietnam is 7 hours behind Accra (ICT UTC+07:00 → GMT UTC+00:00). The shared working window is 4:00 PM–5:00 PM ICT. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Vietnam and Accra?
Vietnam (ICT, UTC+07:00) is 7 hours behind Accra (GMT, UTC+00:00). The gap is currently -7h.
How do I convert Vietnam time to Accra time?
Add -7h to Vietnam local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Vietnam is 2:00 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 -7h offset from Vietnam.
What is the best time to call Accra from Vietnam?
Call between 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM ICT — that maps to 9:00 AM–10:00 AM GMT and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is behind, Vietnam or Accra?
Vietnam is 7 hours behind Accra. When it is 12:00 PM in Vietnam it is 5:00 AM in Accra.
Do Vietnam and Accra use different time zones?
Vietnam (Vietnam) uses ICT at UTC+07:00, while Accra (Ghana) uses GMT at UTC+00:00. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh and Africa/Accra.
Does daylight saving time affect the Vietnam–Accra difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -7h offset between Vietnam and Accra is fixed all year.
Which other cities share Vietnam's time zone?
ICT also covers Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Jakarta, Phnom Penh, Vientiane.
Which countries use ICT, Vietnam's zone?
ICT is used in Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Indonesia (WIB).
Is there a day difference between Vietnam and Accra?
Not normally. The -7h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between Vietnam and Accra?
Accra is -7h from Vietnam.
What timezone is Vietnam in?
Vietnam operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is Accra in?
Accra operates on its local timezone.
Which countries use ICT (Indochina Time)?
ICT is used in Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Indonesia (WIB).
Does ICT observe daylight saving time?
No, ICT does not observe daylight saving time and remains at UTC+07:00 year-round.
What are some interesting facts about ICT?
Bangkok is one of the most visited cities in the world. ICT is 12 hours ahead of EST.
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 Vietnam, what time is it in Accra?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Vietnam (ICT), it is -7h later in Accra (GMT).
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