Time Difference between Accra and Chicago
Accra (UTC+0) → Chicago (UTC-5)
🕐 Interactive Time Explorer
When it's 13:00 in Accra, it's 08:00 in Chicago
Drag the slider to see corresponding times in both cities
🤝 Best Meeting Times
Accra & Chicago✓ Perfect Match (3 hours)
◐ Extended Hours (7 hours)
✈️ Travel Information
Distance
9,384 km
Est. Flight Time
~12h
Time Difference
-5h
Work Hours Overlap
3h
Limited
🔴 Office Closed
Today 14:00
14:00 - 17:00
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Accra
01:00
Chicago
09:00
Accra
04:00
Chicago
12:00
Accra
07:00
Chicago
15:00
Accra
10:00
Chicago
18:00
Accra
13:00
Chicago
21:00
Accra
16:00
Chicago
00:00
Accra
19:00
Chicago (-1)
03:00
Accra
22:00
Chicago (-1)
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Time Difference Between Accra and Chicago
Accra, Ghana and Chicago, United States are separated by a time difference of 5 hours. When it's noon in Accra, it's 5 hours earlier in Chicago.
Accra operates on Africa/Accra timezone, while Chicago uses America/Chicago. Both cities may observe Daylight Saving Time at different dates, which can temporarily change the time difference by an hour.
Best Time to Call
To catch business hours in both cities, consider scheduling calls during late afternoon in Accra.
Flight Considerations
The distance between Accra and Chicago is approximately 9,384 km. A direct flight typically takes around 12 hours. When traveling, remember that your arrival time will be in local time. Use our Flight Time Calculator for accurate arrival predictions.