South Africa
Ghana
Johannesburg to Accra Time Difference
Accra is 1 hour behind Johannesburg
Johannesburg vs Accra — At a Glance
Johannesburg to Accra — Hour-by-Hour
About Johannesburg and Accra
Johannesburg (population: 5.8M) is known for Africa's economic capital, gold mining heritage, Apartheid Museum, and Sandton. Accra (population: 2.5M) is known for West Africa's tech hub, Jamestown, and the gateway to Ghanaian gold trade.
Business Hours Overlap
With only a 1-hour time difference, Johannesburg and Accra share most of the standard business day, making scheduling calls and meetings easy.
Calling Between Cities
Calling between Johannesburg (+27) and Accra (+233) is convenient — the time difference is small enough that you're unlikely to disturb anyone during normal waking hours.
Currency
Johannesburg uses ZAR while Accra uses GHS. Check current exchange rates before making payments or transferring funds between the two cities.
Language
Johannesburg and Accra share English as a common language, which simplifies business communication.
Use our world clock tool to compare Johannesburg and Accra visually, or browse more timezone conversions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Johannesburg and Accra?
Accra, Ghana is 1 hour behind Johannesburg, South Africa. Johannesburg is in the Africa/Johannesburg timezone (UTC+2) and Accra is in the Africa/Lagos timezone (UTC+1).
When it's noon in Johannesburg, what time is it in Accra?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Johannesburg, it's 11:00 AM in Accra.
What is the best time to call Accra from Johannesburg?
With only a 1-hour difference, you can comfortably call Accra anytime during standard business hours (9 AM–6 PM Johannesburg time).
What currency does Accra use?
Accra, Ghana uses GHS. Johannesburg 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. Johannesburg also speaks English, making communication easier.
How do I dial Accra from Johannesburg?
To call Accra from Johannesburg, dial your international access code followed by +233 and the local number. Johannesburg uses country code +27 and Accra uses +233.
