Current Time 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
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 13 Nov ● | 04:37 | 05:52 | 11:49 | 15:11 | 17:46 | 19:16 |
| Sat, 14 Nov | 04:38 | 05:52 | 11:49 | 15:11 | 17:46 | 19:16 |
| Sun, 15 Nov | 04:38 | 05:52 | 11:49 | 15:11 | 17:46 | 19:16 |
| Mon, 16 Nov | 04:38 | 05:53 | 11:49 | 15:12 | 17:46 | 19:16 |
| Tue, 17 Nov | 04:38 | 05:53 | 11:49 | 15:12 | 17:46 | 19:16 |
| Wed, 18 Nov | 04:38 | 05:53 | 11:50 | 15:12 | 17:46 | 19:16 |
| Thu, 19 Nov | 04:38 | 05:53 | 11:50 | 15:12 | 17:46 | 19:16 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Cape Coast
Sunrise
in Cape Coast
↑
5:52 AM
Sunset
in Cape Coast
↓
5:45 PM
Day Length
11h 53m
Dawn
in Cape Coast
5:30 AM
Dusk
in Cape Coast
6:08 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Cape Coast
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
14.6%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 09:15
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 21:15
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 07:57 on Friday, November 13, 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 November 13, 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 05:52 and sets at 17:45, giving 11h 53m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Cape Coast tonight?
Over Cape Coast tonight the moon shows a Waxing Crescent phase at 14.6% 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.