Accra to Tokyo Time Difference
Tokyo is 9 hours ahead of Accra. When it is noon in Accra, it is 21:00 in Tokyo.
Accra (UTC+0) → Tokyo (UTC+9)
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When it's 23:00 in Accra, it's 08:00 in Tokyo
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Accra & Tokyo◐ Extended Hours (5 hours)
✈️ Travel Information
Distance
13,808 km
Est. Flight Time
~17.2h
Time Difference
+9h
Work Hours Overlap
0h
None
🔴 Office Closed
No overlap available
No overlap
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Accra
15:00
Tokyo
09:00
Accra
18:00
Tokyo
12:00
Accra
21:00
Tokyo
15:00
Accra
00:00
Tokyo (+1)
18:00
Accra
03:00
Tokyo (+1)
21:00
Accra
06:00
Tokyo (+1)
00:00
Accra
09:00
Tokyo
03:00
Accra
12:00
Tokyo
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours is Accra behind Tokyo?
Tokyo is 9 hours ahead of Accra. When it is 12:00 noon in Accra, it is 21:00 in Tokyo. Accra operates on Africa/Accra (UTC+0), while Tokyo uses Asia/Tokyo (UTC+9).
What is the best time to call Tokyo from Accra?
Standard business hours (9 AM–5 PM) do not overlap between Accra and Tokyo due to the 9 hours difference. Consider early morning or late evening calls, or use async communication.
Does the Accra to Tokyo 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 Tokyo
The distance between Accra and Tokyo is approximately 13,808 km. A direct flight typically takes around 17.2 hours. Your arrival clock will show local Tokyo time — use our Flight Time Calculator to predict exact arrival times.