Timezones in Ghana 
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Ghana
Greenwich Mean Time
Sunday, August 30, 2026
03:18:02 PM
Ghana Timezones According to IANA
The Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) provides the most widely accepted and standardized timezone database used across the globe. Almost every modern operating system and application relies on IANA data to calculate accurate time differences.
Here, we provide detailed timezone information for Ghana, including UTC offsets, official abbreviations, and their full names. This helps you understand the exact time standard followed in different parts of the country.
| IANA Identifier | Abbreviation | Full Name | UTC Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Africa/Accra | GMT | Greenwich Mean Time | UTC+00:00 |
Data is sourced from the official IANA Time Zone Database
Top 10 Cities in Ghana
Live local times (updated every second)
| # | City | Local Time | Date | Timezone | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kumasi Ashanti, Ghana | 03:18:02 PM | Sun, Aug 30 | Africa/Accra | 2,544,530 |
| 2 | Accra Greater Accra, Ghana | 03:18:02 PM | Sun, Aug 30 | Africa/Accra | 1,963,264 |
| 3 | Tamale Northern, Ghana | 03:18:02 PM | Sun, Aug 30 | Africa/Accra | 464,316 |
| 4 | Takoradi Western, Ghana | 03:18:02 PM | Sun, Aug 30 | Africa/Accra | 389,114 |
| 5 | Sekondi Western, Ghana | 03:18:02 PM | Sun, Aug 30 | Africa/Accra | 285,506 |
| 6 | Cape Coast Central, Ghana | 03:18:02 PM | Sun, Aug 30 | Africa/Accra | 212,426 |
| 7 | Atsiaman Greater Accra, Ghana | 03:18:02 PM | Sun, Aug 30 | Africa/Accra | 202,932 |
| 8 | Ashaiman Greater Accra, Ghana | 03:18:02 PM | Sun, Aug 30 | Africa/Accra | 190,972 |
| 9 | Obuase Ashanti, Ghana | 03:18:02 PM | Sun, Aug 30 | Africa/Accra | 179,604 |
| 10 | Tema Greater Accra, Ghana | 03:18:02 PM | Sun, Aug 30 | Africa/Accra | 155,782 |