Accra to New York Time Difference
New York is 4 hours behind Accra. When it is noon in Accra, it is 08:00 in New York.
Accra (UTC+0) → New York (UTC-4)
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When it's 18:00 in Accra, it's 14:00 in New York
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Accra & New York✓ Perfect Match (4 hours)
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✈️ Travel Information
Distance
8,243 km
Est. Flight Time
~10.7h
Time Difference
-4h
Work Hours Overlap
4h
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⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Accra
02:00
New York
09:00
Accra
05:00
New York
12:00
Accra
08:00
New York
15:00
Accra
11:00
New York
18:00
Accra
14:00
New York
21:00
Accra
17:00
New York
00:00
Accra
20:00
New York (-1)
03:00
Accra
23:00
New York (-1)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours is Accra ahead of New York?
New York is 4 hours behind Accra. When it is 12:00 noon in Accra, it is 08:00 in New York. Accra operates on Africa/Accra (UTC+0), while New York uses America/New York (UTC-4).
What is the best time to call New York from Accra?
There are 5 hours of overlapping business time (9 AM–5 PM) between Accra and New York. The best window is 13:00–18:00 Accra time (09:00–14:00 in New York).
Does the Accra to New York 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 New York
The distance between Accra and New York is approximately 8,243 km. A direct flight typically takes around 10.7 hours. Your arrival clock will show local New York time — use our Flight Time Calculator to predict exact arrival times.