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Chicago is 5 hours behind Accra

Best overlap: 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM in Accra is 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM in Chicago.

Accra and Chicago overlap from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM (Accra) to the equivalent 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM in Chicago — that's your meeting window. With about 5 hours of overlap, there's comfortable room for a daily stand-up — 1:00 PM in Accra / 8:00 AM in Chicago works well. One seasonal catch: Chicago springs forward and falls back, but Accra doesn't, so the gap changes by an hour for several months of the year.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Chicago and Accra?
Accra is 5 hours ahead of Chicago.
What are the best overlapping working hours between Chicago and Accra?
The best time to meet is between 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM in Chicago, which corresponds to 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM in Accra.
How many hours overlap between Chicago and Accra during a typical workday?
There are about 5 overlapping hours per day.
Does Daylight Saving Time affect the time difference between Chicago and Accra?
Chicago observes Daylight Saving Time, but Accra does not. This means the time difference between the two locations will change during the year.

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