Time now in Ghana

UTC+00:00 • Africa/Accra (GMT)

Your device clock is 786ms behind of the detected local time (Africa/Accra, UTC+00:00). Time reference obtained from NIST NTP servers with an accuracy of ±0.021 seconds.

12:39:51
Tuesday, July 21, 2026, week 30

Time in Ghana now

Ghana has one official time zone: GMT (UTC+00:00).

The country does not currently use daylight saving time.

Official time in Ghana is defined by a single time zone.

What is the time zone in Ghana?

Official time in Ghana is defined by a single time zone (IANA zone). Below are the zone and its UTC offset.

Main time zones in Ghana

Time zone Offset (UTC) Main cities
Africa/Accra UTC±00 Kumasi, Ashanti, Accra, Greater Accra, Tamale, Northern

List of time zones used in Ghana (IANA zones)

Zone Offset (UTC) Daylight saving
Africa/Accra UTC±00 No

Time difference between Columbus, Ohio, United States and Ghana

The time difference between Columbus, Ohio, United States and Ghana depends on the region.

  • Kumasi, Ashanti: 4 hour(s) behind the time in Columbus, Ohio, United States

Does Ghana use daylight saving time?

No. Ghana does not currently use daylight saving time.

Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Ghana?
The country has several time zones. The current time depends on the region and varies between UTC+0:00 and UTC+0:00. The clock at the top of this page shows the time synchronized with official sources.
How many time zones does Ghana have?
Ghana has 1 main time zone(s). The IANA database lists specific zones used in different regions.
Does Ghana use daylight saving time?
No. Ghana does not currently use daylight saving time.

See also

How to convert Ghana time

To convert Ghana time to other countries:

  1. Identify the time zone of the city or region.
  2. Check whether daylight saving time (DST) is in effect.
  3. Compare with the UTC offset of your country.
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