Ghana
United States
Accra to Los Angeles Time Difference
Los Angeles is 8 hours behind Accra
Accra vs Los Angeles — At a Glance
Accra to Los Angeles — Hour-by-Hour
About Accra and Los Angeles
Accra (population: 2.5M) is known for West Africa's tech hub, Jamestown, and the gateway to Ghanaian gold trade. Los Angeles (population: 3.9M) is known for Hollywood, the entertainment industry, Silicon Beach tech startups, and Pacific trade.
Business Hours Overlap
With a 8-hour difference, teams in Accra and Los Angeles typically rely on a narrow overlap window for real-time meetings and use async tools like Slack or email for the rest.
Calling Between Cities
When calling Los Angeles (+1) from Accra (+233), be mindful of the 8-hour gap. The safest window is late afternoon in Accra (4–6 PM) to reach people during waking hours.
Currency
Accra uses GHS while Los Angeles uses USD. Check current exchange rates before making payments or transferring funds between the two cities.
Language
Accra and Los Angeles share English as a common language, which simplifies business communication.
Use our world clock tool to compare Accra and Los Angeles visually, or browse more timezone conversions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Accra and Los Angeles?
Los Angeles, United States is 8 hours behind Accra, Ghana. Accra is in the Africa/Lagos timezone (UTC+1) and Los Angeles is in the America/Los Angeles timezone (UTC-7).
When it's noon in Accra, what time is it in Los Angeles?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Accra, it's 4:00 AM in Los Angeles.
What is the best time to call Los Angeles from Accra?
The best time to call Los Angeles from Accra is during the overlapping business hours. When it's 9 AM in Accra, it's 1:00 AM in Los Angeles. Aim for late morning to early afternoon in Accra for the best chance of reaching someone during working hours.
What currency does Los Angeles use?
Los Angeles, United States uses USD. Accra uses GHS. You will need to check the current exchange rate for transactions between the two.
What language is spoken in Los Angeles?
The primary languages in Los Angeles are English, Spanish. Accra also speaks English, making communication easier.
How do I dial Los Angeles from Accra?
To call Los Angeles from Accra, dial your international access code followed by +1 and the local number. Accra uses country code +233 and Los Angeles uses +1.
