Current Time in Accra, Ghana 🇬🇭
Lat/Long: 5.6° N, 0.19° W
Elevation: 33 m above sea level
Population rank: #2 of 108 cities in Ghana by population
Region: Greater Accra Region
IANA Timezone: Africa/Accra
Timezone: GMT
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Ghana: GMT
Accra is in the Africa/Accra time zone (UTC+00:00). Daylight saving time is not currently in effect. Use this page to check the exact local time in Accra, Ghana, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Daylight Hours in Accra
Accra gets 12h 26m of daylight today. Sunrise in Accra is at 05:51 and sunset in Accra is at 18:17.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 48m near the December solstice to 12h 27m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Accra and Major Cities
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 29 Jun ● | 04:32 | 05:50 | 12:04 | 15:31 | 18:17 | 19:47 |
| Tue, 30 Jun | 04:32 | 05:51 | 12:04 | 15:31 | 18:17 | 19:47 |
| Wed, 1 Jul | 04:33 | 05:51 | 12:04 | 15:31 | 18:17 | 19:47 |
| Thu, 2 Jul | 04:33 | 05:51 | 12:04 | 15:31 | 18:17 | 19:47 |
| Fri, 3 Jul | 04:33 | 05:51 | 12:04 | 15:31 | 18:18 | 19:48 |
| Sat, 4 Jul | 04:33 | 05:52 | 12:05 | 15:31 | 18:18 | 19:48 |
| Sun, 5 Jul | 04:34 | 05:52 | 12:05 | 15:31 | 18:18 | 19:48 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Accra
Sunrise
in Accra
↑
5:51 AM
Sunset
in Accra
↓
6:17 PM
Day Length
12h 26m
Dawn
in Accra
5:27 AM
Dusk
in Accra
6:40 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Accra
Current Phase
Full Moon
Illumination
99.9%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 18:56
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 06:05
View the detailed moon calendar for Accra with moonphases, moonrise, and moonset times for any date.
How Far Is Accra From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | 4,816 km | N (2deg) |
| London | 5,105 km | N (0deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 5,990 km | SW (235deg) |
| Dubai | 6,281 km | ENE (63deg) |
| Moscow | 6,500 km | NNE (24deg) |
| Mumbai | 8,027 km | ENE (72deg) |
| New York | 8,240 km | NW (311deg) |
| Singapore | 11,542 km | E (87deg) |
Accra's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Accra and you would surface near Fakaifou Village, Tuvalu, about 331 km from the antipodal point at 5.6deg S, 179.8deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Accra
What time is it in Accra right now?
The current local time in Accra is 22:55 on Monday, June 29, 2026. Accra follows the Africa/Accra time zone.
What time zone is Accra in?
Accra uses the Africa/Accra IANA time zone (UTC+00:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Accra?
Is Accra on daylight saving time right now?
No — Accra is not currently observing daylight saving time as of June 29, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Accra today?
Today in Accra: sunrise is at 05:51 and sunset is at 18:17, giving 12h 26m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Accra tonight?
The moon phase over Accra tonight is Full Moon with 99.9% illumination.
What is solar time in Accra?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Accra, the clock is closely aligned with local solar time.