Time zone converter
CST to GMT
Convert Central Time — Chicago to Ghana Time — Accra — fast, accurate, and daylight-saving aware.
When it's 9:00 AM in Chicago, it's 2:00 PM in Accra. Accra is 5 hours ahead of Chicago. Use the converter above to turn any CST time into GMT, or scan the hour-by-hour table below for the full day.
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Central Time — Chicago ·
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Ghana Time — Accra ·
Convert a specific timein Chicago → — in Accra
CST to GMT at a glance
9:00 AM CST
2:00 PM
GMT · Accra
12:00 PM CST
5:00 PM
GMT · Accra
5:00 PM CST
10:00 PM
GMT · Accra
Planning a meeting between Chicago and Accra
Planning a call between Chicago and Accra? The best overlap during a standard 9-to-5 workday runs 9:00 AM–12:00 PM CST (2:00 PM–5:00 PM GMT). Aim for that window to reach both sides during business hours.
Hour-by-hour: Chicago to Accra
A full day mapped from CST to GMT.
Frequently asked
Is Accra ahead of or behind Chicago?
Accra is 5 hours ahead of Chicago.
What is 12:00 PM CST in GMT?
12:00 PM in Chicago is 5:00 PM in Accra.
Does this converter account for daylight saving time?
Yes. Conversions use the IANA time zone database, so CST and GMT automatically reflect the correct daylight-saving offset for the current date.