Chicago to Accra Time Difference
Accra is 5 hours ahead of Chicago. When it is noon in Chicago, it is 17:00 in Accra.
Chicago (UTC-5) → Accra (UTC+0)
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When it's 20:00 in Chicago, it's 01:00 in Accra
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🤝 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
How many hours is Chicago behind Accra?
Accra is 5 hours ahead of Chicago. When it is 12:00 noon in Chicago, it is 17:00 in Accra. Chicago operates on America/Chicago (UTC-5), while Accra uses Africa/Accra (UTC+0).
What is the best time to call Accra from Chicago?
There are 3 hours of overlapping business time (9 AM–5 PM) between Chicago and Accra. The best window is 09:00–12:00 Chicago time (14:00–17:00 in Accra).
Does the Chicago to Accra 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 Chicago and Accra
The distance between Chicago and Accra is approximately 9,384 km. A direct flight typically takes around 12 hours. Your arrival clock will show local Accra time — use our Flight Time Calculator to predict exact arrival times.