Time Difference between Chicago and Accra
Chicago (UTC-5) → Accra (UTC+0)
🕐 Interactive Time Explorer
When it's 17:00 in Chicago, it's 22:00 in Accra
Drag the slider to see corresponding times in both cities
🤝 Best Meeting Times
Chicago & Accra✓ 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
Tomorrow 09:00
09:00 - 12:00
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Chicago
11:00
Accra
09:00
Chicago
14:00
Accra
12:00
Chicago
17:00
Accra
15:00
Chicago
20:00
Accra
18:00
Chicago
23:00
Accra
21:00
Chicago
02:00
Accra (+1)
00:00
Chicago
05:00
Accra
03:00
Chicago
08:00
Accra
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Time Difference Between Chicago and Accra
Chicago, United States and Accra, Ghana are separated by a time difference of 5 hours. When it's noon in Chicago, it's 5 hours later in Accra.
Chicago operates on America/Chicago timezone, while Accra uses Africa/Accra. 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 early morning in Chicago.
Flight Considerations
The distance between Chicago and Accra 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.