Current Date And Time In Shama Junction, Ghana
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
08:10:18 GMT
State: Western
Currency: Ghanaian Cedi (GHS)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (GMT)
Population: 20,946
District: Shama
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Shama Junction, a city in Western, Ghana in Africa. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Shama Junction — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Shama Junction | |
| District / County | Shama | |
| State | Western | |
| Country | Ghana | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 20,946 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Western | #8 of 9 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 | 29 | |
| In Feet | 95 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 5.02 | |
| Longitude | -1.66 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 5.018° N 1.664° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 5° 1' 5" N 1° 39' 52" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 5° 1.08' N 1° 39.86' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Western Capital | 14 km Southwest of Sekondi-Takoradi | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Kadja-Gnanzoukro, Ivory Coast (121 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 | 🌅 06:21 PM | |
| Day Length | 12h 19m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Africa/Accra |
Shama Junction is a city situated in Western, Ghana, within Africa. It falls under Shama, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Shama Junction 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 Western
The latitude and longitude of Shama Junction pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 29 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Shama Junction on the map
Shama Junction 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 Shama Junction 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. › Shama Junction exchange rates
To ring a number in Shama Junction 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 Shama Junction and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Shama Junction ranks #8 of 9 cities in Western. It lies about 14 km Southwest of Sekondi-Takoradi, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Western market. › Cities near Shama Junction
Shama Junction has a recorded population of approximately 20,946 people. That places it #8 of 9 cities with population data in Western. Browse more cities in Western for comparison.
Shama Junction keeps UTC +00:00. Today the sun rises around 06:01 AM and sets around 06:21 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Shama Junction price in Ghanaian cedi (GHS), written with the symbol ₵. Check live rates on our Shama Junction currency page.
Shama Junction is about 14 km Southwest of Sekondi-Takoradi, the capital of Western. See cities near Shama Junction for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Shama Junction lands you closest to Kadja-Gnanzoukro, Ivory Coast, about 121 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Shama Junction sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
