Current local time in Accra, Ghana
GMT · UTC+00:00 · Greenwich Mean Time
About Accra
Accra, Greater Accra, Ghana uses the Greenwich Mean Time time zone (Africa/Accra), currently UTC+00:00. It is the capital of Ghana. Population: about 1,963,264.
| Country: | Ghana |
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| State / region: | Greater Accra |
| Coordinates: | 5°33′N / 0°12′W |
| Population: | 1,963,264 |
| Currency: | Ghanaian cedi (GHS) |
| Languages: | English |
| Country calling code: | +233 |
Time zone in Accra
| IANA time zone: | Africa/Accra |
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| Time zone name: | Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC+00:00 |
| UTC time now: |
Daylight saving time
Accra does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+00:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Accra today
| Sunrise: | 05:46 |
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| Sunset: | 17:44 |
| Solar noon: | 11:45 |
| Day length: | 11h 58m |
| Civil twilight: | 05:25 – 18:05 |
Calculated for 2026-10-21 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (GMT) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Accra
- London−1 hAccra is 1 hour behind London
- New York+4 hAccra is 4 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja−1 hAccra is 1 hour behind Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Accra time
What time zone is Accra in?
Accra uses the IANA time zone Africa/Accra (Greenwich Mean Time). The current offset is UTC+00:00.
Does Accra observe daylight saving time?
Accra does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+00:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Accra and London?
Right now Accra is 1 hour behind London. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Accra and New York?
Right now Accra is 4 hours ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.