South Africa
Ghana
Cape Town to Accra Time Difference
Accra is 1 hour behind Cape Town
Cape Town vs Accra — At a Glance
Cape Town to Accra — Hour-by-Hour
About Cape Town and Accra
Cape Town (population: 4.7M) is known for Table Mountain, Cape of Good Hope, winelands, and South Africa's legislative capital. Accra (population: 2.5M) is known for West Africa's tech hub, Jamestown, and the gateway to Ghanaian gold trade.
Business Hours Overlap
Cape Town is a major tourism destination. Travel agents and hospitality businesses frequently coordinate bookings across the 1-hour time difference with Accra.
Calling Between Cities
Calling between Cape Town (+27) and Accra (+233) is convenient — the time difference is small enough that you're unlikely to disturb anyone during normal waking hours.
Currency
Cape Town uses ZAR while Accra uses GHS. Check current exchange rates before making payments or transferring funds between the two cities.
Language
Cape Town and Accra share English as a common language, which simplifies business communication.
Use our world clock tool to compare Cape Town and Accra visually, or browse more timezone conversions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Cape Town and Accra?
Accra, Ghana is 1 hour behind Cape Town, South Africa. Cape Town is in the Africa/Johannesburg timezone (UTC+2) and Accra is in the Africa/Lagos timezone (UTC+1).
When it's noon in Cape Town, what time is it in Accra?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Cape Town, it's 11:00 AM in Accra.
What is the best time to call Accra from Cape Town?
With only a 1-hour difference, you can comfortably call Accra anytime during standard business hours (9 AM–6 PM Cape Town time).
What currency does Accra use?
Accra, Ghana uses GHS. Cape Town uses ZAR. 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. Cape Town also speaks English, making communication easier.
How do I dial Accra from Cape Town?
To call Accra from Cape Town, dial your international access code followed by +233 and the local number. Cape Town uses country code +27 and Accra uses +233.
