Current Date And Time In Obuase, Ghana
Tuesday, 11 August 2026
21:34:55 GMT
State: Ashanti
Currency: Ghanaian Cedi (GHS)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (GMT)
Population: 179,604
District: Obuasi
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Obuase, a city in Ashanti, Ghana in Africa. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Obuase — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Obuase | |
| District / County | Obuasi | |
| State | Ashanti | |
| Country | Ghana | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 179,604 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Ashanti | #2 of 14 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 | 215 | |
| In Feet | 705 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 6.2 | |
| Longitude | -1.67 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 6.202° N 1.668° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 6° 12' 8" N 1° 40' 5" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 6° 12.14' N 1° 40.08' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Ashanti Capital | 54 km North of Kumasi | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Mouassué, Ivory Coast (143 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 | 🔥 06:00 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 06:23 PM | |
| Day Length | 12h 22m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Africa/Accra |
Obuase is a city situated in Ashanti, Ghana, within Africa. It falls under Obuasi, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Obuase as a Populated Place. 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 Ashanti
The latitude and longitude of Obuase pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 215 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Obuase on the map
Obuase 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 Obuase 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. › Obuase exchange rates
To ring a number in Obuase 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 Obuase and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Obuase ranks #2 of 14 cities in Ashanti. It lies about 54 km North of Kumasi, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Ashanti market. › Cities near Obuase
Obuase has a recorded population of approximately 179,604 people. That places it #2 of 14 cities with population data in Ashanti. Browse more cities in Ashanti for comparison.
Obuase keeps UTC +00:00. Today the sun rises around 06:00 AM and sets around 06:23 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Obuase price in Ghanaian cedi (GHS), written with the symbol ₵. Check live rates on our Obuase currency page.
Obuase is about 54 km North of Kumasi, the capital of Ashanti. See cities near Obuase for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Obuase lands you closest to Mouassué, Ivory Coast, about 143 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Obuase sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
