Kenya
Ghana
Nairobi to Accra Time Difference
Accra is 1 hour behind Nairobi
Nairobi vs Accra — At a Glance
Nairobi to Accra — Hour-by-Hour
About Nairobi and Accra
Nairobi (population: 4.7M) is known for the Silicon Savannah tech hub, safari tourism, and the UN Environment headquarters. Accra (population: 2.5M) is known for West Africa's tech hub, Jamestown, and the gateway to Ghanaian gold trade.
Business Hours Overlap
Both Nairobi and Accra are major tech hubs with overlapping work hours, making real-time collaboration between engineering teams straightforward.
Calling Between Cities
Calling between Nairobi (+254) and Accra (+233) is convenient — the time difference is small enough that you're unlikely to disturb anyone during normal waking hours.
Currency
Nairobi uses KES while Accra uses GHS. Check current exchange rates before making payments or transferring funds between the two cities.
Language
Nairobi and Accra share English as a common language, which simplifies business communication.
Use our world clock tool to compare Nairobi and Accra visually, or browse more timezone conversions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Nairobi and Accra?
Accra, Ghana is 1 hour behind Nairobi, Kenya. Nairobi is in the Africa/Johannesburg timezone (UTC+2) and Accra is in the Africa/Lagos timezone (UTC+1).
When it's noon in Nairobi, what time is it in Accra?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Nairobi, it's 11:00 AM in Accra.
What is the best time to call Accra from Nairobi?
With only a 1-hour difference, you can comfortably call Accra anytime during standard business hours (9 AM–6 PM Nairobi time).
What currency does Accra use?
Accra, Ghana uses GHS. Nairobi uses KES. 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. Nairobi also speaks English, making communication easier.
How do I dial Accra from Nairobi?
To call Accra from Nairobi, dial your international access code followed by +233 and the local number. Nairobi uses country code +254 and Accra uses +233.
