Shanghai, China Accra, Ghana
Compare time between Shanghai and Accra
Date
Time format
Shanghai, China
9:03
PM
Friday, August 21, 2026
Accra, Ghana
1:03
PM
Friday, August 21, 2026
Time Difference Timeline
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Day time
Night time
Time difference
8 hours
Best time to meet
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Quick facts
Shanghai time zone: CST (UTC+8)
Accra time zone: GMT (UTC+0)
Distance: Shanghai → Accra
Frequently Asked Questions
Shanghai is in the CST timezone (UTC+8) and Accra is in the GMT timezone (UTC+0). The time difference between them is 8 hours.
Use the timeline above to find overlapping business hours between Shanghai and Accra. The "Best time to meet" card highlights the window where both cities are within working hours (9 AM – 6 PM local time).
Neither Shanghai nor Accra observes Daylight Saving Time, so the time difference remains constant throughout the year.
Click the pencil icon next to the Shanghai clock and type any time. The Accra clock will update instantly, showing the exact corresponding time. You can also pick a date to account for DST changes.