Chicago to Accra time converter
Accra is 5 hours ahead of Chicago. When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 2:00 PM in Accra.
5:33 PM in Chicago, Friday, October 16, 2026
Chicago to Accra conversion table
Every hour of today in Chicago and the matching time in Accra. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).
| Chicago | Accra |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 12:00 AM+1 day |
| 8:00 PM | 1:00 AM+1 day |
| 9:00 PM | 2:00 AM+1 day |
| 10:00 PM | 3:00 AM+1 day |
| 11:00 PM | 4:00 AM+1 day |
Best time to call or meet
Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM in Chicago (2:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Accra).
Daylight saving time and the difference
The difference changes during the year because Chicago and Accra switch clocks on different dates:
- Oct 16, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +5h
- Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +6h
- Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 16, 2027: +5h
Distance
Chicago and Accra are 9,385 km (5,832 miles) apart in a straight line.
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Questions and answers
What is the time difference between Chicago and Accra?
Accra is 5 hours ahead of Chicago.
What time is it in Accra when it is 9 AM in Chicago?
When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 2:00 PM in Accra.
When is the best time to call Accra from Chicago?
Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM in Chicago (2:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Accra).
Does the time difference between Chicago and Accra change?
Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.