Brazil
Ghana
Rio de Janeiro to Accra Time Difference
Accra is 4 hours ahead of Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro vs Accra — At a Glance
Rio de Janeiro to Accra — Hour-by-Hour
About Rio de Janeiro and Accra
Rio de Janeiro (population: 6.7M) is known for Christ the Redeemer, Carnival, Copacabana Beach, and the 2016 Olympics. Accra (population: 2.5M) is known for West Africa's tech hub, Jamestown, and the gateway to Ghanaian gold trade.
Business Hours Overlap
Rio de Janeiro is a major tourism destination. Travel agents and hospitality businesses frequently coordinate bookings across the 4-hour time difference with Accra.
Calling Between Cities
To call Accra (+233) from Rio de Janeiro (+55), aim for late morning or early afternoon in Rio de Janeiro — that corresponds to evening hours in Accra when people are usually available.
Currency
Rio de Janeiro uses BRL while Accra uses GHS. Check current exchange rates before making payments or transferring funds between the two cities.
Language
Rio de Janeiro primarily speaks Portuguese, 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 Rio de Janeiro and Accra visually, or browse more timezone conversions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Rio de Janeiro and Accra?
Accra, Ghana is 4 hours ahead of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Rio de Janeiro is in the America/Sao Paulo timezone (UTC-3) and Accra is in the Africa/Lagos timezone (UTC+1).
When it's noon in Rio de Janeiro, what time is it in Accra?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Rio de Janeiro, it's 4:00 PM in Accra.
What is the best time to call Accra from Rio de Janeiro?
The best time to call Accra from Rio de Janeiro is during the overlapping business hours. When it's 9 AM in Rio de Janeiro, it's 1:00 PM in Accra. Aim for late morning to early afternoon in Rio de Janeiro for the best chance of reaching someone during working hours.
What currency does Accra use?
Accra, Ghana uses GHS. Rio de Janeiro uses BRL. 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 Rio de Janeiro?
To call Accra from Rio de Janeiro, dial your international access code followed by +233 and the local number. Rio de Janeiro uses country code +55 and Accra uses +233.
