Accra, Ghana
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About Accra, Ghana
Accra is the capital and largest city of Ghana, located on the Atlantic coast. It is the political and economic center of the country, known for the Independence Square (Black Star Square), the Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum, and lively markets and beaches.
Time zone details
Accra observes GMT (Africa/Accra in the IANA database). The UTC offset and any daylight saving transitions are handled automatically by your browser's time zone library. If you're scheduling a meeting or call, use our time zone converter for an exact difference on a specific date.
Calling Ghana from abroad
The international dialing code for Ghana is +233. To call a phone number in Accra, dial your country's international access code, then +233, then the local number (drop the leading zero if there is one).
Currency in Ghana
The official currency is GHS (₵). Exchange rates fluctuate daily — check a currency converter for the latest rate against your home currency before any transaction.
Languages spoken
Common languages include English.
Working with someone in Accra
When scheduling a call or meeting with someone in Accra, the time difference from your location is shown at the top of this page. For deeper coordination tips, see our guide on working across time zones and time zone etiquette for global meetings.