Ghana
Saudi Arabia
Accra to Jeddah Time Difference
Jeddah is 2 hours ahead of Accra
Accra vs Jeddah — At a Glance
Accra to Jeddah — Hour-by-Hour
About Accra and Jeddah
Accra (population: 2.5M) is known for West Africa's tech hub, Jamestown, and the gateway to Ghanaian gold trade. Jeddah (population: 4.7M) is known for the gateway to Mecca, Red Sea coastline, and Saudi Arabia's commercial capital.
Business Hours Overlap
With only a 2-hour time difference, Accra and Jeddah share most of the standard business day, making scheduling calls and meetings easy.
Calling Between Cities
Calling between Accra (+233) and Jeddah (+966) is convenient — the time difference is small enough that you're unlikely to disturb anyone during normal waking hours.
Currency
Accra uses GHS while Jeddah uses SAR. Check current exchange rates before making payments or transferring funds between the two cities.
Language
Accra primarily speaks English, while Jeddah speaks Arabic. For business communication, English is commonly used as a bridge language in international settings.
Use our world clock tool to compare Accra and Jeddah visually, or browse more timezone conversions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Accra and Jeddah?
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia is 2 hours ahead of Accra, Ghana. Accra is in the Africa/Lagos timezone (UTC+1) and Jeddah is in the Asia/Riyadh timezone (UTC+3).
When it's noon in Accra, what time is it in Jeddah?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Accra, it's 2:00 PM in Jeddah.
What is the best time to call Jeddah from Accra?
With only a 2-hour difference, you can comfortably call Jeddah anytime during standard business hours (9 AM–6 PM Accra time).
What currency does Jeddah use?
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia uses SAR. Accra uses GHS. You will need to check the current exchange rate for transactions between the two.
What language is spoken in Jeddah?
The primary language in Jeddah is Arabic. English is widely used for international business communication.
How do I dial Jeddah from Accra?
To call Jeddah from Accra, dial your international access code followed by +966 and the local number. Accra uses country code +233 and Jeddah uses +966.
