Current Date And Time In Accra, Ghana
Sunday, 09 August 2026
13:51:46 GMT
State: Greater Accra
Currency: Ghanaian Cedi (GHS)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (GMT)
Population: 1,963,264
District: Accra
Explore the interactive satellite map of Accra, a city in Greater Accra, Ghana, located in Africa. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Accra — all essential for geographic navigation, logistics planning, GIS integration and location intelligence workflows. View the live satellite map to explore terrain, streets and urban structure of Accra.
Professional use cases: Supply chain & logistics routing • Delivery territory mapping • Real estate site analysis • Field operations & fleet management • Market research for regional expansion into Africa • GIS platform data integration • Travel planning & proximity analysis • Strategic site selection for Ghana operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 5.556° N | 0.1969° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 5.556 | -0.1969 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 5° 33' 22" N | 0° 11' 49" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 5° 33.3612' N | 0° 11.814' W |
| City | Accra |
| State | Greater Accra |
| Country | Ghana |
| Continent | Africa |
| District | Accra |
| Time Zone | +00:00 |
| Population | 1,963,264 |
| Area (km²) | 173.00 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 66.80 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 11,348.35 /km² |
| Elevation | 33 m / 108 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 5.556, -0.1969 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Accra to each nearby city, calculated using the Haversine formula. Estimated travel time is based on a standard drive speed of 60 km/h. Use this data for delivery routing, courier zoning and last-mile logistics planning around Greater Accra.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osu | Greater Accra | E | 1 km | 1 mi | ~1m | 🗺 View |
| Awoshi | Greater Accra | W | 9 km | 6 mi | ~9m | 🗺 View |
| New Achimota | Greater Accra | NW | 10 km | 6 mi | ~10m | 🗺 View |
| Teshi Old Town | Greater Accra | E | 10 km | 6 mi | ~10m | 🗺 View |
| Dome | Greater Accra | NW | 11 km | 7 mi | ~11m | 🗺 View |
| Medina Estates | Greater Accra | N | 13 km | 8 mi | ~13m | 🗺 View |
Note: Distances are straight-line (great-circle) between city centers. Actual road distances and travel times will vary based on route and traffic conditions.
Some cities listed above (particularly those on islands or across large water bodies) may not be reachable by direct road — ferry or air travel may be required for those destinations.
Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the largest cities in Greater Accra, the home state of Accra, along with each city's aerial distance from Accra, Greater Accra's state capital. Handy reference data for routing, delivery zone mapping and GIS software.
| City Name | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation | Dist. from State Capital | Map & Coords |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atsiaman | 5.6978° N | -0.3282° W | 45 m | 21 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ashaiman | 5.6995° N | -0.0348° W | 23 m | 24 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Tema | 5.6698° N | -0.0166° W | 27 m | 24 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Teshi Old Town | 5.5837° N | -0.1072° W | 13 m | 10 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Amanfrom | 5.5353° N | -0.3983° W | 74 m | 22 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Medina Estates | 5.6658° N | -0.1631° W | 86 m | 13 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Tema New Town | 5.654° N | 0.0264° E | 20 m | 27 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Gbawe | 5.5769° N | -0.3104° W | 31 m | 13 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Mandela | 5.5522° N | -0.3391° W | 75 m | 16 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Nungua | 5.6011° N | -0.0771° W | 28 m | 14 km | 🗺 View Map |
Kotoka International Airport IATA: ACC 6 km (4 mi) from Accra |
The exact GPS location of Accra gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Greater Accra. These coordinates power satellite-based navigation, geofencing for local delivery fleets, sales territory boundaries and proximity checks for a new store or branch opening. All three coordinate formats — DD, DMS and DDM — are listed above for direct use across mapping tools. › Compare Greater Accra state-level map data
Decimal Degrees (DD) is the standard format used across web mapping APIs and dispatch software. DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) shows up in surveying records, printed maps and older GPS hardware still used by field crews. DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) is the go-to format for marine and aviation navigation. All three formats for Accra are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Accra lets you check street layout, building density, land use and access roads before committing to a decision. Real estate teams use it to scout plots and assess neighborhood growth. Field service and utility crews use it to plan site visits, coverage zones and installation routes ahead of time. › View the full Ghana map
Accra sits within Greater Accra, Ghana, in the Africa region. Its position relative to other cities shapes trade flow, transport access and local market reach. Location intelligence from this mapping data supports territory planning, competitor proximity analysis and coverage-gap research. › Explore nearby cities
Transportation and dispatch teams use GPS coordinates of Accra for last-mile delivery routing, warehouse placement analysis and freight corridor optimization. The city center provides a reliable starting point for distance calculations, zone pricing models and delivery time estimates across Greater Accra. › Browse every city in Greater Accra
Coordinates for Accra in WGS84 decimal format are compatible with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap, Mapbox, ESRI ArcGIS and all major mapping platforms. Use them for geofencing, distance-based search, map overlays and location-based dashboards. Also useful for CRM territory assignment, field service scheduling and emergency response coordination in Ghana. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Accra are latitude 5.556° and longitude -0.1969°. In directional format: 5.556° N, 0.1969° W. These coordinates mark the center of Accra in Greater Accra and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Accra is a city in Greater Accra, Ghana, on the continent of Africa. It falls within Accra. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Accra sits at: Latitude 5° 33' 22" N and Longitude 0° 11' 49" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Accra has a population of approximately 1,963,264 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Greater Accra.
The interactive satellite map of Accra is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 5.556, -0.1969 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Accra in Greater Accra. For broader context, explore the Greater Accra state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Accra is Kotoka International Airport (ACC), roughly 6 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Accra sits at an elevation of approximately 33 meters (108 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Greater Accra.
The closest cities to Accra include Osu, Awoshi, New Achimota. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Accra, sunrise is at 05:55 AM and sunset is at 06:17 PM, giving a day length of 12h 21m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Accra's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Accra is approximately 618 km (384 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 22 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Accra — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Asau, Tuvalu, roughly 247 km from the true antipode. Since about 71% of the Earth's surface is ocean, most antipodal points land in open water rather than on a named city.
