Time Now in Cape Coast, Ghana 🇬🇭
Lat/Long: 5.11° N, 1.25° W
Elevation: 21 m above sea level
Population rank: #6 of 108 cities in Ghana by population
Region: Central Region
IANA Timezone: Africa/Accra
Timezone: GMT
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Ghana: GMT
Cape Coast sits in the Africa/Accra time zone, UTC+00:00. Cape Coast does not observe daylight saving time, so this offset holds all year. Today gives roughly 12 hours of daylight, near the midpoint of the year. So near the equator, its days and nights stay almost the same length all year. Cape Coast lies barely above sea level, at roughly 21 m. The nearest big city, Paris, is a distant 4876 km away. A major centre in Ghana, Cape Coast keeps a busy schedule across its time zone.
Cape Coast gets 12h 17m of daylight today, with sunrise at 06:01 and sunset at 18:18.
Time & Daylight in Cape Coast
Daylight Hours in Cape Coast
Cape Coast gets 12h 17m of daylight today. Sunrise in Cape Coast is at 06:01 and sunset in Cape Coast is at 18:18.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 49m near the December solstice to 12h 25m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Cape Coast and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Cape Coast right now.
Other Cities in Ghana with Local Time
Cities Sharing Cape Coast's Time Zone (UTC+00:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Cape Coast.
Weather in Cape Coast
Tools to Plan Meetings
Prayer Times in Cape Coast
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 12 Aug ● | 04:47 | 06:01 | 12:10 | 15:28 | 18:19 | 19:49 |
| Thu, 13 Aug | 04:47 | 06:01 | 12:09 | 15:27 | 18:18 | 19:48 |
| Fri, 14 Aug | 04:47 | 06:01 | 12:09 | 15:26 | 18:18 | 19:48 |
| Sat, 15 Aug | 04:47 | 06:00 | 12:09 | 15:26 | 18:18 | 19:48 |
| Sun, 16 Aug | 04:47 | 06:00 | 12:09 | 15:25 | 18:17 | 19:47 |
| Mon, 17 Aug | 04:47 | 06:00 | 12:09 | 15:24 | 18:17 | 19:47 |
| Tue, 18 Aug | 04:47 | 06:00 | 12:08 | 15:24 | 18:17 | 19:47 |
Add Cape Coast Widgets to Your Website
Embed free customizable Cape Coast widgets on your site. No registration. No coding.
Cape Coast Prayer Times Widget
Show daily prayer times for Cape Coast on any website
Cape Coast Weather Widget
Current conditions and 7-day forecast for Cape Coast
Cape Coast Sunrise & Sunset Widget
Sunrise, sunset, day length, and twilight times for Cape Coast
Cape Coast Moon Phase Widget
Current phase, illumination, and next full/new moon for Cape Coast
Cape Coast Countdown Timer Widget
Live event countdown in Cape Coast local time
14-day Forecast for Cape Coast
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Cape Coast
Sunrise
in Cape Coast
↑
6:01 AM
Sunset
in Cape Coast
↓
6:18 PM
Day Length
12h 17m
Dawn
in Cape Coast
5:39 AM
Dusk
in Cape Coast
6:40 PM
View detailed past and future sunrise, sunset, and twilight times for Cape Coast. Track daylight hours, sun phases, and more.
Moon Phases & Times for Cape Coast
Current Phase
New Moon
Illumination
0.0%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 06:35
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 19:04
View the detailed moon calendar for Cape Coast with moonphases, moonrise, and moonset times for any date.
Distances & Clock Changes in Cape Coast
How Far Is Cape Coast From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | 4,876 km | N (3deg) |
| London | 5,160 km | N (1deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 5,862 km | SW (235deg) |
| Dubai | 6,411 km | ENE (63deg) |
| Moscow | 6,598 km | NNE (24deg) |
| Mumbai | 8,156 km | ENE (72deg) |
| New York | 8,187 km | NW (311deg) |
| Singapore | 11,662 km | E (87deg) |
Cape Coast's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Cape Coast and you would surface in the open ocean, near 5.1deg S, 178.8deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cape Coast
What time is it in Cape Coast right now?
The current local time in Cape Coast is 19:59 on Wednesday, August 12, 2026. Cape Coast follows the Africa/Accra time zone.
What time zone is Cape Coast in?
Cape Coast runs on the Africa/Accra IANA time zone (UTC+00:00), the same zone used across the surrounding region, with the clocks shifting automatically whenever daylight saving is in force.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Cape Coast?
Cape Coast is UTC+00:00 right now. To convert UTC to Cape Coast local time, shift the clock 00:00 hours forward.
Is Cape Coast on daylight saving time right now?
No. As of August 12, 2026, Cape Coast is on standard time, with no daylight-saving shift in effect.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Cape Coast today?
In Cape Coast today the sun rises at 06:01 and sets at 18:18, giving 12h 17m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Cape Coast tonight?
Over Cape Coast tonight the moon shows a New Moon phase at 0.0% illumination.
What is solar time in Cape Coast?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Cape Coast, the clock is closely aligned with local solar time.