Country in Africa

Current Local Time in Ghana

Current local time and time zone in Ghana, with UTC offset and daylight saving details.

☀️ 88°F now🕔 8:14 PM local📅 Best: January, February, March, July, August, September, November and December👥 34 million

Current local time in Ghana

8:14 PM
Friday, October 23, 2026
Time zoneAfrica/Accra
UTC offsetUTC+00:00
UTC now8:14 PM
Sunrise5:46 AM
Sunset5:43 PM

Clock is rendered server-side and refreshes on page load.

Sun, twilight and moon

Sunrise5:46 AM
Sunset5:43 PM
Daylight11h 57m
Solar noon11:44 AM
Golden hour (am)5:46 AM - 6:46 AM
Golden hour (pm)4:43 PM - 5:43 PM
Blue hour (am)5:16 AM - 5:46 AM
Blue hour (pm)5:43 PM - 6:13 PM
Moon phase🌔 Waxing gibbous · 90%
Moonrise3:35 PM
Moonset3:25 AM

Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.

Quick facts about Ghana

TypeCountry
ContinentAfrica
ContinentAfrica
Coordinates5°36′13.3″N 0°11′13.2″W (5.6037, -0.187)
CapitalAccra
Population34.000.000
Area92.098 sq mi
ISO codeGH
ISO 3166-1 alpha-3GHA
CurrencyGhanaian cedi (GHS)
LanguagesEnglish
Calling code+233
Time zoneAfrica/Accra
Local time8:14 PM (UTC+00:00)
Best monthsJanuary, February, March, July, August, September, November and December
ClimateTemperate

Summary

Ghana is a country in Africa. Ghana is a country in Africa with its capital at Accra. It has a population of about 34 million. The capital is Accra.

Right now it is 88°F (31°C) in Ghana with clear sky. It feels like 97°F. Today runs from 79°F to 89°F. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.1/10 - fair - plan around the weather.

The best time to visit Ghana is January, February, March, July, August, September, November and December. The climate is temperate. May, June and October tend to be the least comfortable months. March is the warmest month with average highs near 90°F, while August is the coldest with lows near 74°F.

In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 89°F is 4.3°F above the 85°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. beach day is the strongest bet in Ghana today at 7/10. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Map of Ghana

Interactive map with nearby places. Switch between street, terrain and satellite views.

Coordinates: 5°36′13.3″N 0°11′13.2″W (5.6037, -0.187)

Explore Ghana

Every topic we hold for this place, and the same topic for the places around it.

Time Zone for related places

Frequently asked questions

Where is Ghana?

Ghana is a country in Africa. Its coordinates are 5.6037, -0.187. It lies in Africa.

What is the weather like in Ghana right now?

It is currently 88°F (31°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 65% and wind is 9 mph.

When is the best time to visit Ghana?

January, February, March, July, August, September, November and December offer the most comfortable conditions in Ghana, which has a temperate climate. May, June and October are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Ghana in?

Ghana observes Africa/Accra (UTC+00:00). The local time is 8:14 PM.

How many people live in Ghana?

Ghana has a population of approximately 34 million.

Related articles

Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (countries-v1) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated October 23, 2026 at 8:14 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
Written byWriter at USPOTUS

Davil Hofile is a writer at USPOTUS covering breaking news, NFL updates, viral stories, entertainment, pets, and lifestyle. He specializes in transforming complex news into clear, trustworthy, and engaging articles that help readers quickly understand what's happening across the United States. His reporting follows Google's E-E-A-T guidelines, emphasizing accuracy, credible sources, and practical value for readers.

More from Davil Hofile