Current Date And Time In Bechem, Ghana
Tuesday, 11 August 2026
21:39:14 GMT
State: Ahafo
Currency: Ghanaian Cedi (GHS)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (GMT)
Population: 17,000
District: Tano South
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Bechem, a city in Ahafo, Ghana in Africa. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Bechem — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
Key Benefits: Location intelligence for market research • Real-time local date & time for global scheduling • Currency data for financial planning • GPS coordinates for logistics & route planning • Dialing code for telecom setup • City-level data for strategic decision-making
| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Bechem | |
| District / County | Tano South | |
| State | Ahafo | |
| Country | Ghana | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 17,000 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in Ahafo | #3 of 4 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | Ghanaian Cedi | |
| Code ISO-4217 | GHS | |
| Symbol | ₵ | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +233 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 00 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .gh | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 296 | |
| In Feet | 971 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 7.09 | |
| Longitude | -2.02 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 7.09° N 2.025° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 7° 5' 25" N 2° 1' 30" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 7° 5.42' N 2° 1.5' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Ahafo Capital | 63 km West-Southwest of Goaso | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Takikroum, Ivory Coast (104 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +00:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | No Daylight Saving Time, same UTC offset for all year | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 06:01 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 06:25 PM | |
| Day Length | 12h 24m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Africa/Accra |
Bechem is a city situated in Ahafo, Ghana, within Africa. It falls under Tano South, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Bechem as a District Headquarters. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in Ahafo
The latitude and longitude of Bechem pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 296 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Bechem on the map
Bechem runs on UTC +00:00. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries
Payments and pricing in Bechem run on Ghanaian Cedi (GHS), shown with the symbol ₵. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Bechem exchange rates
To ring a number in Bechem from outside Ghana, dial +233 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Bechem and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Bechem ranks #3 of 4 cities in Ahafo. It lies about 63 km West-Southwest of Goaso, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Ahafo market. › Cities near Bechem
Bechem has a recorded population of approximately 17,000 people. That places it #3 of 4 cities with population data in Ahafo. Browse more cities in Ahafo for comparison.
Bechem keeps UTC +00:00. Today the sun rises around 06:01 AM and sets around 06:25 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Bechem price in Ghanaian cedi (GHS), written with the symbol ₵. Check live rates on our Bechem currency page.
Bechem is about 63 km West-Southwest of Goaso, the capital of Ahafo. See cities near Bechem for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Bechem lands you closest to Takikroum, Ivory Coast, about 104 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Bechem sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
