UTC +00:00
GMT - Currently observed in Ghana
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The IANA time zone identifier for Ghana is
Africa/Accra
Time difference from Ghana
All times shown live - Bars indicate offset from Ghana (centre = same time).
Country Facts
| Country | 🇬🇭 Ghana |
| Region | Africa |
| Subregion | Western Africa |
| ISO Code | GH / GHA |
| IANA Zone | Africa/Accra |
| UTC Offset | +00:00 |
| DST Active | No |
| Currency | GHS - Ghanaian Cedi |
| Population | 31,700,000 |
| Area | 238,533 km² |
| Calling Code | ++233 |
| Languages | English |
| Cities | 5 |
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| City | Local Time | IANA Zone | Capital |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accra | 19:46 | Africa/Accra | Capital |
| Kumasi | 19:46 | Africa/Accra | - |
| Kumasi-gh | 19:46 | Africa/Accra | - |
| Tamale | 19:46 | Africa/Accra | - |
| Cape Coast | 19:46 | Africa/Accra | - |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current time in Ghana? + −
The current local time in Ghana is shown live at the top of this page, updated every second.
The primary IANA time zone is
Africa/Accra,
currently at UTC+00:00 (GMT).
The exact time right now is
19:46:46
on Sunday, 09 August 2026.
Does Ghana observe Daylight Saving Time? + −
Ghana is not currently observing Daylight Saving Time.
The active offset is UTC+00:00 (GMT).
DST rules are maintained in the IANA tz database under the
Africa/Accra zone entry.
What UTC offset is Ghana? + −
Ghana is currently at UTC+00:00,
using the abbreviation GMT.
The IANA time zone identifier is
Africa/Accra.
To convert a time to or from Ghana, use the
Time Zone Converter.
What is the capital of Ghana? + −
The capital of Ghana is Accra.
It uses the
Africa/Accra IANA time zone.
See the Accra time page for the live local clock and full timezone details.
What currency does Ghana use? + −
Ghana uses the Ghanaian Cedi
(
GHS) as its official currency.
The international calling code is ++233.