Local Time in Ghana (GMT)
Time in Ghana Now
Everything you need to know about the current time in Ghana — GMT (UTC+0), time differences with major cities, sunrise and sunset in Accra, and Ghana's public holidays — all on one page.
Ghana Time Zone at a Glance
Ghana runs on Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), the same as Coordinated Universal Time (UTC+0), across the entire country. Ghana does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so unlike the UK, US, or most of Europe, Ghana's clocks are never moved forward or back for summer or winter — they stay on GMT in every season of the year.
This makes Ghana one of the easiest countries in the world to convert time for, since there's only one offset to remember and it never changes. The trade-off is that Ghana's time difference with countries that do observe Daylight Saving Time shifts by an hour depending on the time of year, even though Ghana itself hasn't moved at all — it's the other country's clock that changed.
Time in Major Ghanaian Cities
Ghana uses a single time zone nationwide, so the current time is identical in every region and city — Accra, Kumasi, Tamale, Takoradi, Cape Coast, and Koforidua are all on GMT (UTC+0) right now.
Sunrise & Sunset in Accra Today
Because Ghana sits close to the equator, day length barely changes across the year — daylight ranges from roughly 11 hours 45 minutes in December to about 12 hours 30 minutes in June. Today's approximate sunrise and sunset times for Accra:
Ghana Time vs Major World Cities
Live comparison of Ghana's current time against other major cities around the world — useful for scheduling calls, meetings, or deliveries across time zones.
Ghana Public Holidays
Ghana observes around 13–14 public holidays each year. Fixed-date holidays fall on the same day every year; a few, like Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha, follow the Islamic lunar calendar and shift each year, while Good Friday and Easter Monday follow the Christian calendar.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is it in Ghana right now?
Ghana is always on GMT (UTC+0), year-round, in every city and region. Check the world clock table above for how that lines up with your own city right now.
What time zone does Ghana use?
Ghana uses Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), also written as UTC+0 — the same time zone used as the world's reference point for coordinated time. Its IANA identifier is Africa/Accra.
Does Ghana observe Daylight Saving Time?
No. Ghana does not use Daylight Saving Time. The country stays on GMT throughout the entire year, so clocks are never moved forward or back.
Why doesn't Ghana change its clocks for summer and winter?
Daylight Saving Time exists mainly to shift daylight hours in countries far from the equator, where day length swings dramatically between summer and winter. Ghana sits close to the equator, so its daylight hours barely change across the year — there's very little seasonal benefit to shifting the clock, which is why Ghana, like most equatorial countries, doesn't bother with DST.
Is Ghana time the same as UK time?
It depends on the season. When the UK is on Greenwich Mean Time (roughly late October to late March), the two match exactly. When the UK switches to British Summer Time (roughly late March to late October), the UK moves one hour ahead of Ghana.
What is the time difference between Ghana and the United States?
Ghana is ahead of every U.S. time zone. Compared to U.S. Eastern Time, Ghana is typically 4–5 hours ahead depending on whether the U.S. is observing Daylight Saving Time. Check the world clock table above for the current live difference.
What is the time difference between Ghana and Nigeria or South Africa?
Nigeria is 1 hour ahead of Ghana year-round (Nigeria doesn't use DST either, so this never changes). South Africa is 2 hours ahead of Ghana year-round for the same reason.
What is Ghana's calling code and country code?
Ghana's international calling code is +233, and its ISO country codes are GH (2-letter) and GHA (3-letter).
Do all regions of Ghana share the same time?
Yes. Ghana has a single nationwide time zone — Accra, Kumasi, Tamale, Takoradi, Cape Coast, and every other city and region all show the same clock time at once.
