Accra ↔ Istanbul
Best Time to Call
Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 9:00 and 14:00 (Accra time).
Sync Accra and Istanbul easily. Accra is 3 hours behind Istanbul. Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 9:00 and 14:00 (Accra time).
Upcoming Time Change
- New York City clocks forward 1h in 11 days Mar 09
💡 Review recurring meetings scheduled during these dates to avoid sync issues.
Meeting Optimizer
Sync Score
3.3/10
-12h Current Time +12h
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Tokyo
15:37 GMT+9
Working
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New York City
01:37 EST
Sleeping
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London
06:37 GMT
Sleeping
Synchronization Context
A 3 hours gap allows for a manageable shared window, typically in the morning or late afternoon. It requires some scheduling but supports daily synchronization.
Accra Business Pulse
- Culture Professional, friendly, and relationship-oriented. Moves at a steady pace.
- Lunch Break 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM.
- Pro Tip Ideal window for calls is 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM. Ghanaians are known for being exceptionally polite and friendly. Relationship building is vital. Maintain a warm but professional tone. Punctuality is valued, but allow for some flexibility in meeting start times.
Istanbul Business Pulse
- Culture A bridge between East and West. Business is personal, and hospitality (tea/coffee) is a prerequisite.
- Lunch Break 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM.
- Pro Tip Aim for calls between 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM or 2:00 PM and 4:30 PM. Turkish business culture is highly relational; starting with "Nasılsınız?" (How are you?) and building rapport is essential. Avoid scheduling critical calls late on Friday afternoons.
Quick Comparison
| Feature | Accra | Istanbul |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | Africa/Accra | Europe/Istanbul |
| Country | Ghana | Turkey |
| Coordinates | 5.60, -0.19 | 41.01, 28.98 |
| Population | 2,291,000 | 15,848,000 |