Accra ↔ Surat
Best Time to Call
Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 9:00 and 12:00 (Accra time).
Sync Accra and Surat easily. Accra is 5 hours 30 minutes behind Surat. Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 9:00 and 12:00 (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
15:38 GMT+9
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New York City
01:38 EST
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London
06:38 GMT
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Synchronization Context
Syncing between Accra and Surat is challenging due to the 5 hours 30 minutes offset. Teams should prioritize asynchronous communication or specific 'handover' windows.
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.
Surat Business Pulse
- Culture World capital of diamond polishing. Hardworking and trade-focused.
- Lunch Break 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM.
- Pro Tip The "sweet spot" is late afternoon, between 3:00 PM and 6:00 PM. Surat is a 24/7 trade hub; business often happens late into the evening. Discussions are pragmatic, fast-paced, and deeply rooted in global trade and manufacturing networks.
Quick Comparison
| Feature | Accra | Surat |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | Africa/Accra | Asia/Kolkata |
| Country | Ghana | India |
| Coordinates | 5.60, -0.19 | 21.17, 72.83 |
| Population | 2,291,000 | 8,000,000 |