Current Time in Ghana 🇬🇭

Q: What time is it in Ghana right now?

The current local time in Ghana is 12:24:18 GMT on Tuesday, 20 October 2026. The country uses the Africa/Accra time zone.

Q: How many time zones does Ghana use?

Ghana spans 2 time zones: Africa/Abidjan, Africa/Accra.

Q: What is the capital of Ghana?

The capital of Ghana is Accra, where the current local time is 12:24:18.

Q: What time is sunrise and sunset in Accra today?

Today in Accra, the capital of Ghana: sunrise is at 05:46 and sunset is at 17:44 local time.

Q: Does Ghana observe Daylight Saving Time?

No — Ghana does not observe Daylight Saving Time. Local clocks stay on the same offset year-round.

Q: When is the next public holiday in Ghana?

The next public holiday in Ghana is Farmer's Day on Friday, December 4, 2026 — in 45 days.

Q: How many cities in Ghana are listed on time.now?

time.now currently lists 50 cities across Ghana (out of 96 total in our database).

Q: Which countries border Ghana?

Ghana shares a border with: Burkina Faso, Côte d'Ivoire, Togo.

Continent: Africa

Capital City: Accra

Largest Cities:

Time in Kumasi (Pop. 2,544,530)
Time in Accra (Pop. 2,500,000)
Time in Tamale (Pop. 464,316)
Time in Takoradi (Pop. 389,114)
Time in Sekondi (Pop. 285,506)

ISO Alpha 2/3: GH, GHA

Uses Daylight Savings Time: No ❌

IANA Time Zone: Africa/Accra (UTC+00:00)

Time Zones: GMT

Ghana uses Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), UTC+0, throughout the country and does not observe daylight saving time. The live clock above shows the exact time in Ghana now and updates every second.

Qibla Direction from Ghana

From Accra, the Kaaba in Mecca bears 64deg (ENE), about 4,651 km away. Check the Qibla direction in Ghana on a live compass.

Time Zone Overview for Ghana

Ghana uses a single time zone.
The working week runs Monday to Friday, with the weekend on Saturday and Sunday.

Daylight Saving Time in Ghana

Ghana does not observe daylight saving time. Clocks stay on GMT (UTC+0) all year round.

View daylight saving time changes for Ghana →

Time Difference Between Accra and Major Cities

Live local time and the difference from Accra right now.

New York Tue 08:24 -4h

Los Angeles Tue 05:24 -7h

Chicago Tue 07:24 -5h

Toronto Tue 08:24 -4h

Sao Paulo Tue 09:24 -3h

London Tue 13:24 +1h

Paris Tue 14:24 +2h

Berlin Tue 14:24 +2h

Moscow Tue 15:24 +3h

Dubai Tue 16:24 +4h

Mumbai Tue 17:54 +5h 30m

Singapore Tue 20:24 +8h

Hong Kong Tue 20:24 +8h

Tokyo Tue 21:24 +9h

Sydney Tue 23:24 +11h

Best Time to Call Ghana

How standard business hours (9:00 to 17:00) in major hubs line up with the clock in Accra:

New York: 9:00-17:00 there is 13:00 to 21:00 in Accra.
London: 9:00-17:00 there is 08:00 to 16:00 in Accra.
Tokyo: 9:00-17:00 there is 00:00 to 08:00 in Accra.

Daylight Hours in Accra

In the capital, Accra, the sun is up for 11h 58m today. Sunrise in Accra is at 05:46 and sunset in Accra is at 17:44.

Daylight ranges from about 11h 48m near the December solstice to 12h 27m near the June solstice.

Moon in Ghana

See moonrise and moonset times and the current moon phase for Accra and major cities across Ghana.

View moonrise & moonset times for Ghana →

Regions in Ghana

Ahafo Ashanti Region Bono Bono East Central Region Eastern Region Greater Accra Region North East Northern Region Oti Savannah Upper East Region Upper West Region Volta Region Western North Western Region

Cities in Ghana A–Z

Time.now features the exact time for 96 cities in Ghana.
Select a letter to view all cities:

A B C D E F G H J K L M N O P S T W Y

Time Now in Major Cities in Ghana

Time now in Kumasi Tue 12:24:18
Time now in Accra Tue 12:24:18
Time now in Tamale Tue 12:24:18
Time now in Takoradi Tue 12:24:18
Time now in Sekondi Tue 12:24:18
Time now in Cape Coast Tue 12:24:18
Time now in Atsiaman Tue 12:24:18
Time now in Ashaiman Tue 12:24:18
Time now in Obuase Tue 12:24:18
Time now in Tema Tue 12:24:18
Time now in Koforidua Tue 12:24:18
Time now in Teshi Old Town Tue 12:24:18
Time now in Sekondi-Takoradi Tue 12:24:18
Time now in Ho Tue 12:24:18
Time now in Amanfrom Tue 12:24:18
Time now in Medina Estates Tue 12:24:18
Time now in Japekrom Tue 12:24:18
Time now in Tema New Town Tue 12:24:18
Time now in Sunyani Tue 12:24:18
Time now in Hohoe Tue 12:24:18
Time now in Kasoa Tue 12:24:18
Time now in Gbawe Tue 12:24:18
Time now in Techiman Tue 12:24:18
Time now in Bolgatanga Tue 12:24:18
Time now in Wa Tue 12:24:18
Time now in Mandela Tue 12:24:18
Time now in Bawku Tue 12:24:18
Time now in Winneba Tue 12:24:18
Time now in Ejura Tue 12:24:18
Time now in Berekum Tue 12:24:18
Time now in Nungua Tue 12:24:18
Time now in Aflao Tue 12:24:18
Time now in Yendi Tue 12:24:18
Time now in Buduburam Tue 12:24:18
Time now in Akim Oda Tue 12:24:18
Time now in Swedru Tue 12:24:18
Time now in Kintampo Tue 12:24:18
Time now in Mampong Tue 12:24:18
Time now in Adenta Tue 12:24:18
Time now in Suhum Tue 12:24:18
Time now in Tafo Tue 12:24:18
Time now in Tarkwa Tue 12:24:18
Time now in Lashibi Tue 12:24:18
Time now in Nsawam Tue 12:24:18
Time now in Dome Tue 12:24:18
Time now in Nkawkaw Tue 12:24:18
Time now in Agogo Tue 12:24:18
Time now in Asamankese Tue 12:24:18
Time now in Wankyi Tue 12:24:18
Time now in Konongo Tue 12:24:18

City	Current Time
Time now in Kumasi	Tue 12:24:18
Time now in Accra	Tue 12:24:18
Time now in Tamale	Tue 12:24:18
Time now in Takoradi	Tue 12:24:18
Time now in Sekondi	Tue 12:24:18
Time now in Cape Coast	Tue 12:24:18
Time now in Atsiaman	Tue 12:24:18
Time now in Ashaiman	Tue 12:24:18
Time now in Obuase	Tue 12:24:18
Time now in Tema	Tue 12:24:18
Time now in Koforidua	Tue 12:24:18
Time now in Teshi Old Town	Tue 12:24:18
Time now in Sekondi-Takoradi	Tue 12:24:18
Time now in Ho	Tue 12:24:18
Time now in Amanfrom	Tue 12:24:18
Time now in Medina Estates	Tue 12:24:18
Time now in Japekrom	Tue 12:24:18
Time now in Tema New Town	Tue 12:24:18
Time now in Sunyani	Tue 12:24:18
Time now in Hohoe	Tue 12:24:18
Time now in Kasoa	Tue 12:24:18
Time now in Gbawe	Tue 12:24:18
Time now in Techiman	Tue 12:24:18
Time now in Bolgatanga	Tue 12:24:18
Time now in Wa	Tue 12:24:18
Time now in Mandela	Tue 12:24:18
Time now in Bawku	Tue 12:24:18
Time now in Winneba	Tue 12:24:18
Time now in Ejura	Tue 12:24:18
Time now in Berekum	Tue 12:24:18
Time now in Nungua	Tue 12:24:18
Time now in Aflao	Tue 12:24:18
Time now in Yendi	Tue 12:24:18
Time now in Buduburam	Tue 12:24:18
Time now in Akim Oda	Tue 12:24:18
Time now in Swedru	Tue 12:24:18
Time now in Kintampo	Tue 12:24:18
Time now in Mampong	Tue 12:24:18
Time now in Adenta	Tue 12:24:18
Time now in Suhum	Tue 12:24:18
Time now in Tafo	Tue 12:24:18
Time now in Tarkwa	Tue 12:24:18
Time now in Lashibi	Tue 12:24:18
Time now in Nsawam	Tue 12:24:18
Time now in Dome	Tue 12:24:18
Time now in Nkawkaw	Tue 12:24:18
Time now in Agogo	Tue 12:24:18
Time now in Asamankese	Tue 12:24:18
Time now in Wankyi	Tue 12:24:18
Time now in Konongo	Tue 12:24:18

Current Time in IANA Time Zones Used in Ghana

Africa/Abidjan Tue 12:24:18
Africa/Accra Tue 12:24:18

Timezone	Current Time
Africa/Abidjan	Tue 12:24:18
Africa/Accra	Tue 12:24:18

Frequently Asked Questions about Ghana

What time is it in Ghana right now?

The current local time in Ghana is 12:24:18 GMT on Tuesday, 20 October 2026. The country uses the Africa/Accra time zone.

How many time zones does Ghana use?

Ghana spans 2 time zones: Africa/Abidjan, Africa/Accra.

What is the capital of Ghana?

The capital of Ghana is Accra, where the current local time is 12:24:18.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Accra today?

Today in Accra, the capital of Ghana: sunrise is at 05:46 and sunset is at 17:44 local time.

Does Ghana observe Daylight Saving Time?

No — Ghana does not observe Daylight Saving Time. Local clocks stay on the same offset year-round.

When is the next public holiday in Ghana?

The next public holiday in Ghana is Farmer's Day on Friday, December 4, 2026 — in 45 days.

How many cities in Ghana are listed on time.now?

time.now currently lists 50 cities across Ghana (out of 96 total in our database).

Which countries border Ghana?

Ghana shares a border with: Burkina Faso, Côte d'Ivoire, Togo.

Time Zone Converters for Ghana

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Sunrise and Sunset in Ghana

Kumasi

↑ 5:52 AM

↓ 5:49 PM
Accra

↑ 5:46 AM

↓ 5:44 PM
Tamale

↑ 5:51 AM

↓ 5:44 PM
Takoradi

↑ 5:52 AM

↓ 5:51 PM
Sekondi

↑ 5:52 AM

↓ 5:51 PM
Cape Coast

↑ 5:50 AM

↓ 5:49 PM
Atsiaman

↑ 5:47 AM

↓ 5:45 PM
Ashaiman

↑ 5:45 AM

↓ 5:43 PM
Obuase

↑ 5:52 AM

↓ 5:49 PM
Tema

↑ 5:45 AM

↓ 5:43 PM
Koforidua

↑ 5:47 AM

↓ 5:44 PM
Teshi Old Town

↑ 5:46 AM

↓ 5:44 PM
Sekondi-Takoradi

↑ 5:52 AM

↓ 5:51 PM
Ho

↑ 5:44 AM

↓ 5:41 PM
Amanfrom

↑ 5:47 AM

↓ 5:45 PM
Medina Estates

↑ 5:46 AM

↓ 5:44 PM
Japekrom

↑ 5:58 AM

↓ 5:53 PM
Tema New Town

↑ 5:45 AM

↓ 5:43 PM
Sunyani

↑ 5:56 AM

↓ 5:51 PM
Hohoe

↑ 5:44 AM

↓ 5:40 PM

City	↑ Sunrise	↓ Sunset
	↑ 5:52 AM	↓ 5:49 PM
	↑ 5:46 AM	↓ 5:44 PM
	↑ 5:51 AM	↓ 5:44 PM
	↑ 5:52 AM	↓ 5:51 PM
	↑ 5:52 AM	↓ 5:51 PM
	↑ 5:50 AM	↓ 5:49 PM
	↑ 5:47 AM	↓ 5:45 PM
	↑ 5:45 AM	↓ 5:43 PM
	↑ 5:52 AM	↓ 5:49 PM
	↑ 5:45 AM	↓ 5:43 PM
	↑ 5:47 AM	↓ 5:44 PM
	↑ 5:46 AM	↓ 5:44 PM
	↑ 5:52 AM	↓ 5:51 PM
	↑ 5:44 AM	↓ 5:41 PM
	↑ 5:47 AM	↓ 5:45 PM
	↑ 5:46 AM	↓ 5:44 PM
	↑ 5:58 AM	↓ 5:53 PM
	↑ 5:45 AM	↓ 5:43 PM
	↑ 5:56 AM	↓ 5:51 PM
	↑ 5:44 AM	↓ 5:40 PM

Current Weather in Ghana

City	Condition	Temp.

Information about Ghana

Population	29,767,108
Area	239,460 km²
ISO Numeric Code	288
FIPS Code	GH
Top Level Domain	.gh
Currency	Cedi (GHS)
Phone Prefix	+233
Country Code	+233
Languages	AK (ak), EE (ee), EN-GH (en-GH), TW (tw)
Neighbouring Countries	🇧🇫 Burkina Faso, 🇨🇮 Côte d'Ivoire, 🇹🇬 Togo

Upcoming Public Holidays in Ghana

This year, Ghana observes 14 public holidays, with 18 scheduled for 2027. The next holiday is Farmer's Day on 4 Dec. The most recently passed holiday was Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Day. Explore the full calendar of Public Holidays in Ghana to plan your schedule.

Farmer's Day 4 Dec • Friday
Christmas Day 25 Dec • Friday
Boxing Day 26 Dec • Saturday
Boxing Day (observed) 28 Dec • Monday
New Year's Day 1 Jan • Friday
Constitution Day 7 Jan • Thursday
Independence Day 6 Mar • Saturday
Independence Day (observed) 8 Mar • Monday
Eid ul-Fitr (estimated) 9 Mar • Tuesday
Good Friday 26 Mar • Friday

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