Ghana
United States
Accra to New York Time Difference
New York is 5 hours behind Accra
Accra vs New York — At a Glance
Accra to New York — Hour-by-Hour
About Accra and New York
Accra (population: 2.5M) is known for West Africa's tech hub, Jamestown, and the gateway to Ghanaian gold trade. New York (population: 8.3M) is known for global finance hub, Wall Street, Times Square, and the United Nations headquarters.
Business Hours Overlap
The best window for business calls between Accra and New York is 9:00 AM–12:00 PM Accra time (2:00 PM–5:00 PM in New York).
Calling Between Cities
To call New York (+1) from Accra (+233), aim for late morning or early afternoon in Accra — that corresponds to morning hours in New York when people are usually available.
Currency
Accra uses GHS while New York uses USD. Check current exchange rates before making payments or transferring funds between the two cities.
Language
Accra and New York share English as a common language, which simplifies business communication.
Use our world clock tool to compare Accra and New York visually, or browse more timezone conversions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Accra and New York?
New York, United States is 5 hours behind Accra, Ghana. Accra is in the Africa/Lagos timezone (UTC+1) and New York is in the America/New York timezone (UTC-4).
When it's noon in Accra, what time is it in New York?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Accra, it's 7:00 AM in New York.
What is the best time to call New York from Accra?
The best time to call New York from Accra is during the overlapping business hours. When it's 9 AM in Accra, it's 4:00 AM in New York. Aim for late morning to early afternoon in Accra for the best chance of reaching someone during working hours.
What currency does New York use?
New York, United States uses USD. Accra uses GHS. You will need to check the current exchange rate for transactions between the two.
What language is spoken in New York?
The primary language in New York is English. Accra also speaks English, making communication easier.
How do I dial New York from Accra?
To call New York from Accra, dial your international access code followed by +1 and the local number. Accra uses country code +233 and New York uses +1.
