Time Now in Elmina, Ghana 🇬🇭
Lat/Long: 5.08° N, 1.35° W
Elevation: 21 m above sea level
Population rank: #63 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
Elmina 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 Elmina, Ghana, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Elmina
Daylight Hours in Elmina
Elmina gets 12h 23m of daylight today. Sunrise in Elmina is at 06:00 and sunset in Elmina is at 18:22.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 49m near the December solstice to 12h 25m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Elmina and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Elmina right now.
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Common Questions About Time in Elmina
What is the current local time in Elmina?
The live local time in Elmina is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Elmina currently observes GMT, with a standard offset of UTC+00:00.
What time zone is Elmina in?
Elmina uses the GMT time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+00:00.
Does Elmina observe daylight saving time?
No. Elmina stays on standard time throughout the year.
Cities Sharing Elmina's Time Zone (UTC+00:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Elmina.
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Prayer Times in Elmina
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 16 Jul ● | 04:42 | 05:59 | 12:11 | 15:36 | 18:23 | 19:53 |
| Fri, 17 Jul | 04:43 | 06:00 | 12:11 | 15:36 | 18:23 | 19:53 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 04:43 | 06:00 | 12:11 | 15:36 | 18:23 | 19:53 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 04:43 | 06:00 | 12:11 | 15:36 | 18:23 | 19:53 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 04:43 | 06:00 | 12:11 | 15:36 | 18:23 | 19:53 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 04:44 | 06:00 | 12:11 | 15:36 | 18:23 | 19:53 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 04:44 | 06:00 | 12:11 | 15:36 | 18:22 | 19:52 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Elmina
Sunrise
in Elmina
↑
6:00 AM
Sunset
in Elmina
↓
6:22 PM
Day Length
12h 22m
Dawn
in Elmina
5:37 AM
Dusk
in Elmina
6:45 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Elmina
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
4.9%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 07:57
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 20:29
Distances & Clock Changes in Elmina
How Far Is Elmina From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | 4,880 km | N (4deg) |
| London | 5,164 km | N (1deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 5,851 km | SW (235deg) |
| Dubai | 6,422 km | ENE (63deg) |
| Moscow | 6,605 km | NNE (24deg) |
| Mumbai | 8,167 km | ENE (72deg) |
| New York | 8,181 km | NW (311deg) |
| Singapore | 11,673 km | E (87deg) |
Elmina's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Elmina and you would surface in the open ocean, near 5.1deg S, 178.7deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Elmina
What time is it in Elmina right now?
The current local time in Elmina is 05:58 on Thursday, July 16, 2026. Elmina follows the Africa/Accra time zone.
What time zone is Elmina in?
Elmina 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 Elmina?
Is Elmina on daylight saving time right now?
No — Elmina is not currently observing daylight saving time as of July 16, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Elmina today?
Today in Elmina: sunrise is at 06:00 and sunset is at 18:22, giving 12h 22m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Elmina tonight?
The moon phase over Elmina tonight is Waxing Crescent with 4.9% illumination.
What is solar time in Elmina?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Elmina, the clock is closely aligned with local solar time.