Current Date And Time In Tarkwa, Ghana
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
19:21:42 GMT
State: Western
Currency: Ghanaian Cedi (GHS)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (GMT)
Population: 49,937
District: Tarkwa Nsuaem
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Tarkwa, 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 Tarkwa — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Tarkwa | |
| District / County | Tarkwa Nsuaem | |
| State | Western | |
| Country | Ghana | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 49,937 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Western | #4 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 | 86 | |
| In Feet | 282 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 5.3 | |
| Longitude | -1.99 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 5.304° N 1.99° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 5° 18' 14" N 1° 59' 22" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 5° 18.23' N 1° 59.37' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Western Capital | 49 km South-Southeast of Sekondi-Takoradi | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Kadja-Gnanzoukro, Ivory Coast (85 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 | 🔥 06:02 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 06:23 PM | |
| Day Length | 12h 20m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Africa/Accra |
Tarkwa is a city situated in Western, Ghana, within Africa. It falls under Tarkwa Nsuaem, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Tarkwa 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 Tarkwa pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 86 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Tarkwa on the map
Tarkwa 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 Tarkwa 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. › Tarkwa exchange rates
To ring a number in Tarkwa 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 Tarkwa and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Tarkwa ranks #4 of 9 cities in Western. It lies about 49 km South-Southeast 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 Tarkwa
Tarkwa has a recorded population of approximately 49,937 people. That places it #4 of 9 cities with population data in Western. Browse more cities in Western for comparison.
Tarkwa keeps UTC +00:00. Today the sun rises around 06:02 AM and sets around 06:23 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Tarkwa price in Ghanaian cedi (GHS), written with the symbol ₵. Check live rates on our Tarkwa currency page.
Tarkwa is about 49 km South-Southeast of Sekondi-Takoradi, the capital of Western. See cities near Tarkwa for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Tarkwa lands you closest to Kadja-Gnanzoukro, Ivory Coast, about 85 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Tarkwa sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
