Shanghai to Accra Time Difference
Accra is 8 hours behind Shanghai. When it is noon in Shanghai, it is 04:00 in Accra.
Shanghai (UTC+8) → Accra (UTC+0)
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When it's 21:00 in Shanghai, it's 13:00 in Accra
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Shanghai & Accra◐ Extended Hours (7 hours)
✈️ Travel Information
Distance
12,605 km
Est. Flight Time
~15.8h
Time Difference
-8h
Work Hours Overlap
0h
None
🔴 Office Closed
No overlap available
No overlap
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Shanghai
22:00
Accra (-1)
09:00
Shanghai
01:00
Accra
12:00
Shanghai
04:00
Accra
15:00
Shanghai
07:00
Accra
18:00
Shanghai
10:00
Accra
21:00
Shanghai
13:00
Accra
00:00
Shanghai
16:00
Accra (-1)
03:00
Shanghai
19:00
Accra (-1)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours is Shanghai ahead of Accra?
Accra is 8 hours behind Shanghai. When it is 12:00 noon in Shanghai, it is 04:00 in Accra. Shanghai operates on Asia/Shanghai (UTC+8), while Accra uses Africa/Accra (UTC+0).
What is the best time to call Accra from Shanghai?
There is 1 hour of overlapping business time (9 AM–5 PM) between Shanghai and Accra. The best window is 17:00–18:00 Shanghai time (09:00–10:00 in Accra).
Does the Shanghai 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 Shanghai and Accra
The distance between Shanghai and Accra is approximately 12,605 km. A direct flight typically takes around 15.8 hours. Your arrival clock will show local Accra time — use our Flight Time Calculator to predict exact arrival times.