Kumasi runs on UTC+0 (GMT) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Kumasi and your time
Kumasi at a glance
| Country | Ghana |
|---|---|
| Region | Ashanti |
| Time zone | Africa/Accra |
| Abbreviation now | GMT |
| UTC offset now | UTC+0 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 6.69° N, 1.62° W |
Which time zone Kumasi uses
Kumasi follows the Africa/Accra time zone and stays on UTC+0 all year. The tz database records no daylight saving time here since 1970.
All of Ghana keeps the same time, so Kumasi reads the same clock as Accra.
Clock changes in Kumasi, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Kumasi for 2026 or 2027.
Kumasi time compared with major cities
Take 9:00 AM in Kumasi: the clock reads 4:00 AM in New York, 8:00 PM in Sydney and 1:00 AM in Los Angeles.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July | Shared office hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 5 h behind | 5 h behind | 4 h behind | 3 h |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 8 h behind | 8 h behind | 7 h behind | None |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | Same time | Same time | 1 h ahead | 8 h |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 1 h ahead | 1 h ahead | 2 h ahead | 7 h |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 4 h ahead | 4 h ahead | 4 h ahead | 4 h |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 5 h 30 min ahead | 5 h 30 min ahead | 5 h 30 min ahead | 2 h 30 min |
| Singapore | --:-- | 8 h ahead | 8 h ahead | 8 h ahead | None |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 9 h ahead | 9 h ahead | 9 h ahead | None |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 11 h ahead | 11 h ahead | 10 h ahead | None |
| UTC | --:-- | Same time | Same time | Same time | 8 h |
Kumasi never changes its clocks, but many of these cities do. Where the January and July columns disagree, the gap shifts when the other city moves to or from daylight saving time.
Shared office hours counts the time when the clock reads between 9 AM and 5 PM in both cities on the same day.
Sunrise and sunset in Kumasi
Today
| Sunrise | --:-- |
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Close to the equator, days in Kumasi last between 11 hours 44 minutes and 12 hours 31 minutes, so evenings get dark at about the same time all year.
Daylight through the year in Kumasi
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:11 AM | 6:17 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:53 AM | 6:24 PM | 12 h 31 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:56 AM | 6:02 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 6:12 AM | 5:57 PM | 11 h 44 min |
Clock time and sun time in Kumasi
Kumasi lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:05 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Cities near Kumasi
All the places listed below keep the same time as Kumasi.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obuasi | 54 km (34 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Twifu Praso | 120 km (74 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Koforidua | 165 km (102 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Achiaman | 181 km (112 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Cape Coast | 181 km (112 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Amanfro | 187 km (116 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Bondoukou (Côte d’Ivoire) | 198 km (123 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Takoradze | 200 km (124 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as Kumasi today but follow different rules, so they can drift apart when clocks change.
- London (United Kingdom)
- Dublin (Ireland)
- Lisbon (Portugal)
- Saint Helier (Jersey)
- Douglas (Isle of Man)
- St Peter Port (Guernsey)
More cities in Ghana
All time zones and cities in Ghana
Tools for time in Kumasi
- Convert a time to or from Kumasi: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Kumasi to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Kumasi and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Kumasi in?
Kumasi uses the Africa/Accra time zone, which is UTC+0 (GMT) all year.
Does Kumasi use daylight saving time?
No. Kumasi stays on UTC+0 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Kumasi and New York?
Kumasi is 5 hours ahead of New York in January and 4 hours ahead of New York in July, because New York moves its clocks for daylight saving time and Kumasi does not.
Is Kumasi on the same time as Accra?
Yes. Kumasi and Accra both use UTC+0 right now.
How long is the longest day in Kumasi?
About 12 hours 31 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 11 hours 44 minutes of daylight.
Time zone rules: IANA tz database, version 2026e. Place names and coordinates: GeoNames. Sunrise and sunset are calculated from the coordinates and can differ by a minute or two from local almanacs.