Timezones in Ghana 
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Ghana
Greenwich Mean Time
Friday, October 16, 2026
02:09:20 AM
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 | 02:09:20 AM | Fri, Oct 16 | Africa/Accra | 2,544,530 |
| 2 | Accra Greater Accra, Ghana | 02:09:20 AM | Fri, Oct 16 | Africa/Accra | 1,963,264 |
| 3 | Tamale Northern, Ghana | 02:09:20 AM | Fri, Oct 16 | Africa/Accra | 464,316 |
| 4 | Takoradi Western, Ghana | 02:09:20 AM | Fri, Oct 16 | Africa/Accra | 389,114 |
| 5 | Sekondi Western, Ghana | 02:09:20 AM | Fri, Oct 16 | Africa/Accra | 285,506 |
| 6 | Cape Coast Central, Ghana | 02:09:20 AM | Fri, Oct 16 | Africa/Accra | 212,426 |
| 7 | Atsiaman Greater Accra, Ghana | 02:09:20 AM | Fri, Oct 16 | Africa/Accra | 202,932 |
| 8 | Ashaiman Greater Accra, Ghana | 02:09:20 AM | Fri, Oct 16 | Africa/Accra | 190,972 |
| 9 | Obuase Ashanti, Ghana | 02:09:20 AM | Fri, Oct 16 | Africa/Accra | 179,604 |
| 10 | Tema Greater Accra, Ghana | 02:09:20 AM | Fri, Oct 16 | Africa/Accra | 155,782 |