Time in Ghana
Capital · Accra
Time zone in Ghana
| Time zone | Local time | Offset | DST | Example city |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Africa/Accra Greenwich Mean Time |
UTC+00:00 | No | Accra |
About Ghana
| Official name: | Republic of Ghana |
|---|---|
| Capital: | Accra |
| Region: | Africa · Western Africa |
| Population: | 33,742,380 |
| Currency: | Ghanaian cedi (GHS, GH₵) |
| Calling code: | +233 |
| Languages: | English |
| ISO codes: | GH / GHA |
| Internet domain: | .gh |
Cities in Ghana
- Accra
- Kumasi
- Tamale
- Takoradi
- Atsiaman
- Ashaiman
- Tema
- Krachi East
- Cape Coast
- Sekondi-Takoradi
- Obuase
- Tain
- Sunyani West
- Jaman North
- Medina Estates
- Koforidua
- Japekrom
- Jirapa
- Nkwanta North
- Wa
- Ejura
- Sunyani
- Ho
- Techiman
- Aflao
- Buduburam
- Berekum
- Akim Oda
- Krachi West
- Bawku
- Hohoe
- Bolgatanga
- Adenta
- Tafo
- Swedru
- Suhum
- Lashibi
- Dome
- Kintampo
- Wenchi
- Gbawe
- Nsawam
- Winneba
- Kasoa
- Yendi
- Taifa
- Mampong
- Mankesim
- Konongo
- Asamankese
- Dormaa Central
- Nkoranza
- Prestea
- Tarkwa
- Bimbila
- Dunkwa
- Sakumona
- Awoshi
- Akatsi
- Agogo
Public holidays in Ghana 2026
Full list ›- 1 Jan — New Year's Day
- 7 Jan — Constitution Day
- 6 Mar — Independence Day
- 20 Mar — End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) estimated
- 3 Apr — Good Friday
- 6 Apr — Easter Monday
- 1 May — Labour Day
- 27 May — Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) estimated
Frequently asked questions about time in Ghana
How many time zones does Ghana have?
Ghana uses one time zone: Greenwich Mean Time (Africa/Accra, currently UTC+00:00).
Does Ghana use daylight saving time?
No. None of Ghana’s time zones change their clocks for daylight saving time in the next 12 months.
What time is it in Accra, the capital of Ghana?
See the live clock on the Accra time page. Accra uses Africa/Accra.