Accra to Chicago Time Difference
Chicago is 5 hours behind Accra. When it is noon in Accra, it is 07:00 in Chicago.
Accra (UTC+0) → Chicago (UTC-5)
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When it's 01:00 in Accra, it's 20:00 in Chicago
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🤝 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
How many hours is Accra ahead of Chicago?
Chicago is 5 hours behind Accra. When it is 12:00 noon in Accra, it is 07:00 in Chicago. Accra operates on Africa/Accra (UTC+0), while Chicago uses America/Chicago (UTC-5).
What is the best time to call Chicago from Accra?
There are 4 hours of overlapping business time (9 AM–5 PM) between Accra and Chicago. The best window is 14:00–18:00 Accra time (09:00–13:00 in Chicago).
Does the Accra to Chicago time difference change throughout the year?
The time difference can shift by up to one hour when either city observes Daylight Saving Time (DST). DST transition dates differ between countries — typically March/April in the Northern Hemisphere and October in the Southern Hemisphere. Always verify the live difference above when scheduling important meetings near DST changeover dates.
Flying between Accra and Chicago
The distance between Accra and Chicago is approximately 9,384 km. A direct flight typically takes around 12 hours. Your arrival clock will show local Chicago time — use our Flight Time Calculator to predict exact arrival times.