Current Time in Cape Coast, Ghana 🇬🇭
Lat/Long: 5.11° N, 1.25° W
Elevation: 21 m above sea level
Population rank: #6 of 108 cities in Ghana by population
Region: Central Region
IANA Timezone: Africa/Accra
Timezone: GMT
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Ghana: GMT
Cape Coast is in the Africa/Accra time zone (UTC+00:00). Daylight saving time is not currently in effect. Use this page to check the exact local time in Cape Coast, Ghana, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Daylight Hours in Cape Coast
Cape Coast gets 12h 25m of daylight today. Sunrise in Cape Coast is at 05:56 and sunset in Cape Coast is at 18:20.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 49m near the December solstice to 12h 25m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Cape Coast and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Cape Coast right now.
Other Cities in Ghana with Local Time
Cities Sharing Cape Coast's Time Zone (UTC+00:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Cape Coast.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 29 Jun ● | 04:37 | 05:55 | 12:08 | 15:35 | 18:20 | 19:50 |
| Tue, 30 Jun | 04:38 | 05:56 | 12:08 | 15:35 | 18:21 | 19:51 |
| Wed, 1 Jul | 04:38 | 05:56 | 12:08 | 15:35 | 18:21 | 19:51 |
| Thu, 2 Jul | 04:38 | 05:56 | 12:09 | 15:35 | 18:21 | 19:51 |
| Fri, 3 Jul | 04:38 | 05:56 | 12:09 | 15:35 | 18:21 | 19:51 |
| Sat, 4 Jul | 04:39 | 05:57 | 12:09 | 15:36 | 18:21 | 19:51 |
| Sun, 5 Jul | 04:39 | 05:57 | 12:09 | 15:36 | 18:21 | 19:51 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Cape Coast
Sunrise
in Cape Coast
↑
5:56 AM
Sunset
in Cape Coast
↓
6:20 PM
Day Length
12h 24m
Dawn
in Cape Coast
5:33 AM
Dusk
in Cape Coast
6:43 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Cape Coast
Current Phase
Full Moon
Illumination
99.2%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 18:10
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 05:18
View the detailed moon calendar for Cape Coast with moonphases, moonrise, and moonset times for any date.
How Far Is Cape Coast From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | 4,876 km | N (3deg) |
| London | 5,160 km | N (1deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 5,862 km | SW (235deg) |
| Dubai | 6,411 km | ENE (63deg) |
| Moscow | 6,598 km | NNE (24deg) |
| Mumbai | 8,156 km | ENE (72deg) |
| New York | 8,187 km | NW (311deg) |
| Singapore | 11,662 km | E (87deg) |
Cape Coast's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Cape Coast and you would surface in the open ocean, near 5.1deg S, 178.8deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cape Coast
What time is it in Cape Coast right now?
The current local time in Cape Coast is 03:52 on Monday, June 29, 2026. Cape Coast follows the Africa/Accra time zone.
What time zone is Cape Coast in?
Cape Coast uses the Africa/Accra IANA time zone (UTC+00:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Cape Coast?
Cape Coast is UTC+00:00 during standard time. To convert UTC to Cape Coast local time, shift the clock 00:00 hours forward.
Is Cape Coast on daylight saving time right now?
No — Cape Coast is not currently observing daylight saving time as of June 29, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Cape Coast today?
Today in Cape Coast: sunrise is at 05:56 and sunset is at 18:20, giving 12h 24m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Cape Coast tonight?
The moon phase over Cape Coast tonight is Full Moon with 99.2% illumination.
What is solar time in Cape Coast?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Cape Coast, the clock is closely aligned with local solar time.