Timezones in Ghana 
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Ghana
Greenwich Mean Time
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
04:18:22 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 | 04:18:22 PM | Tue, Apr 21 | Africa/Accra | 2,544,530 |
| 2 | Accra Greater Accra, Ghana | 04:18:22 PM | Tue, Apr 21 | Africa/Accra | 1,963,264 |
| 3 | Tamale Northern, Ghana | 04:18:22 PM | Tue, Apr 21 | Africa/Accra | 464,316 |
| 4 | Takoradi Western, Ghana | 04:18:22 PM | Tue, Apr 21 | Africa/Accra | 389,114 |
| 5 | Sekondi Western, Ghana | 04:18:22 PM | Tue, Apr 21 | Africa/Accra | 285,506 |
| 6 | Cape Coast Central, Ghana | 04:18:22 PM | Tue, Apr 21 | Africa/Accra | 212,426 |
| 7 | Atsiaman Greater Accra, Ghana | 04:18:22 PM | Tue, Apr 21 | Africa/Accra | 202,932 |
| 8 | Ashaiman Greater Accra, Ghana | 04:18:22 PM | Tue, Apr 21 | Africa/Accra | 190,972 |
| 9 | Obuase Ashanti, Ghana | 04:18:22 PM | Tue, Apr 21 | Africa/Accra | 179,604 |
| 10 | Tema Greater Accra, Ghana | 04:18:22 PM | Tue, Apr 21 | Africa/Accra | 155,782 |