United States
Ghana
Los Angeles to Accra Time Difference
Accra is 8 hours ahead of Los Angeles
Los Angeles vs Accra — At a Glance
Los Angeles to Accra — Hour-by-Hour
About Los Angeles and Accra
Los Angeles (population: 3.9M) is known for Hollywood, the entertainment industry, Silicon Beach tech startups, and Pacific trade. Accra (population: 2.5M) is known for West Africa's tech hub, Jamestown, and the gateway to Ghanaian gold trade.
Business Hours Overlap
With a 8-hour difference, teams in Los Angeles and Accra typically rely on a narrow overlap window for real-time meetings and use async tools like Slack or email for the rest.
Calling Between Cities
When calling Accra (+233) from Los Angeles (+1), be mindful of the 8-hour gap. The safest window is early morning in Los Angeles (8–10 AM) to reach people during waking hours.
Currency
Los Angeles uses USD while Accra uses GHS. Check current exchange rates before making payments or transferring funds between the two cities.
Language
Los Angeles and Accra share English as a common language, which simplifies business communication.
Use our world clock tool to compare Los Angeles and Accra visually, or browse more timezone conversions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Accra?
Accra, Ghana is 8 hours ahead of Los Angeles, United States. Los Angeles is in the America/Los Angeles timezone (UTC-7) and Accra is in the Africa/Lagos timezone (UTC+1).
When it's noon in Los Angeles, what time is it in Accra?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Los Angeles, it's 8:00 PM in Accra.
What is the best time to call Accra from Los Angeles?
The best time to call Accra from Los Angeles is during the overlapping business hours. When it's 9 AM in Los Angeles, it's 5:00 PM in Accra. Aim for late morning to early afternoon in Los Angeles for the best chance of reaching someone during working hours.
What currency does Accra use?
Accra, Ghana uses GHS. Los Angeles 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. Los Angeles also speaks English, making communication easier.
How do I dial Accra from Los Angeles?
To call Accra from Los Angeles, dial your international access code followed by +233 and the local number. Los Angeles uses country code +1 and Accra uses +233.
