United States
Ghana
New York to Accra Time Difference
Accra is 5 hours ahead of New York
New York vs Accra — At a Glance
New York to Accra — Hour-by-Hour
About New York and Accra
New York (population: 8.3M) is known for global finance hub, Wall Street, Times Square, and the United Nations headquarters. Accra (population: 2.5M) is known for West Africa's tech hub, Jamestown, and the gateway to Ghanaian gold trade.
Business Hours Overlap
The best window for business calls between New York and Accra is 2:00 PM–5:00 PM New York time (9:00 AM–12:00 PM in Accra).
Calling Between Cities
To call Accra (+233) from New York (+1), aim for late morning or early afternoon in New York — that corresponds to evening hours in Accra when people are usually available.
Currency
New York uses USD while Accra uses GHS. Check current exchange rates before making payments or transferring funds between the two cities.
Language
New York and Accra share English as a common language, which simplifies business communication.
Use our world clock tool to compare New York and Accra visually, or browse more timezone conversions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between New York and Accra?
Accra, Ghana is 5 hours ahead of New York, United States. New York is in the America/New York timezone (UTC-4) and Accra is in the Africa/Lagos timezone (UTC+1).
When it's noon in New York, what time is it in Accra?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in New York, it's 5:00 PM in Accra.
What is the best time to call Accra from New York?
The best time to call Accra from New York is during the overlapping business hours. When it's 9 AM in New York, it's 2:00 PM in Accra. Aim for late morning to early afternoon in New York for the best chance of reaching someone during working hours.
What currency does Accra use?
Accra, Ghana uses GHS. New York uses USD. 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. New York also speaks English, making communication easier.
How do I dial Accra from New York?
To call Accra from New York, dial your international access code followed by +233 and the local number. New York uses country code +1 and Accra uses +233.
