Iraq
Ghana
Baghdad to Accra Time Difference
Accra is 2 hours behind Baghdad
Baghdad vs Accra — At a Glance
Baghdad to Accra — Hour-by-Hour
About Baghdad and Accra
Baghdad (population: 8.1M) is known for historic Mesopotamian heritage, the Tigris River, and Iraq's capital city. Accra (population: 2.5M) is known for West Africa's tech hub, Jamestown, and the gateway to Ghanaian gold trade.
Business Hours Overlap
Baghdad is a national capital, so official government hours (typically 9 AM–5 PM) are the primary window for diplomatic and administrative communication with Accra.
Calling Between Cities
Calling between Baghdad (+964) and Accra (+233) is convenient — the time difference is small enough that you're unlikely to disturb anyone during normal waking hours.
Currency
Baghdad uses IQD while Accra uses GHS. Check current exchange rates before making payments or transferring funds between the two cities.
Language
Baghdad primarily speaks Arabic and Kurdish, while Accra speaks English. For business communication, English is commonly used as a bridge language in international settings.
Use our world clock tool to compare Baghdad and Accra visually, or browse more timezone conversions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Baghdad and Accra?
Accra, Ghana is 2 hours behind Baghdad, Iraq. Baghdad is in the Asia/Riyadh timezone (UTC+3) and Accra is in the Africa/Lagos timezone (UTC+1).
When it's noon in Baghdad, what time is it in Accra?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Baghdad, it's 10:00 AM in Accra.
What is the best time to call Accra from Baghdad?
With only a 2-hour difference, you can comfortably call Accra anytime during standard business hours (9 AM–6 PM Baghdad time).
What currency does Accra use?
Accra, Ghana uses GHS. Baghdad uses IQD. You will need to check the current exchange rate for transactions between the two.
What language is spoken in Accra?
The primary language in Accra is English. English is widely used for international business communication.
How do I dial Accra from Baghdad?
To call Accra from Baghdad, dial your international access code followed by +233 and the local number. Baghdad uses country code +964 and Accra uses +233.
