Current Date And Time In Ascension, Saint Helena
Sunday, 26 July 2026
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Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Ascension, a state or region of Saint Helena in Africa. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Ascension — 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 • State-level data for strategic decision-making
| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| State | ||
| Full Name | Ascension | |
| State Capital | Georgetown | |
| State Code | AC | |
| Country | Saint Helena | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | Saint Helena Pound | |
| Code ISO-4217 | SHP | |
| Symbol | £ | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +290 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 00 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .sh | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 566 | |
| In Feet | 1,857 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | -15.96 | |
| Longitude | -5.7 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 15.958° S 5.702° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 15° 57' 30" S 5° 42' 7" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 15° 57.5' S 5° 42.12' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Nearest State in Another Country | Namibe, Angola (1,913 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 | 🔥 06:47 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 06:11 PM | |
| Day Length | 11h 23m |
Below is a list of the largest cities and urban centers in Ascension, sorted by total population. Each city profile features dynamic geographical data, GPS coordinates and population metrics, providing location intelligence and regional intelligence data for logistics planning, route optimization and business market research within Saint Helena.
| City Name | Population | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgetown | 5,012 | 7.929° S | 14.412° W |
Ascension is an administrative region of Saint Helena, located in Africa. It forms a key geographic and administrative unit within Saint Helena's national structure. Business professionals, travel planners, logistics teams and location analysts rely on data from Ascension for market research, site selection, supply chain optimization and strategic decision-making. › Explore all states of Saint Helena
Precise GPS coordinates of Ascension enable accurate mapping for logistics planning, delivery route optimization and supply chain management. The geographic position of Ascension within Saint Helena plays a vital role in regional connectivity, transportation infrastructure and proximity analysis for businesses entering Africa markets. › View Ascension on map
Understanding the local time zone of Ascension is essential for scheduling international calls, coordinating cross-border operations and planning virtual business meetings. The UTC offset for this region directly affects trading hours, financial transactions and real-time communications with global teams operating across different time zones. › Compare country time zones
The official currency used in Ascension is Saint Helena pound (SHP). Accurate currency data is critical for financial planning, international trade, foreign exchange operations and travel expense budgeting. Businesses expanding into Saint Helena need this information for pricing strategies, payment processing and cross-border financial reporting. › Browse all country currencies
The international dialing code and phone prefix for Ascension are essential for businesses setting up customer service lines, call centers and international communication networks. Telecommunications professionals rely on accurate dialing data for VoIP configuration, PBX systems and remote workforce management across Saint Helena. › View all country calling codes
Ascension is one of the administrative divisions that shapes the geographic identity of Saint Helena in Africa. Professionals in location intelligence, regional planning and demographic analysis use state-level data to drive informed decisions — from elevation and GPS data to time zone alignment and internet domain details. › Nearby states | Cities in Ascension
The capital city of Ascension is Georgetown. It serves as the administrative and political centre of the region within Saint Helena. The national capital of Saint Helena is Jamestown.
Ascension follows the +00:00 timezone — the same as its parent country Saint Helena. Understanding timezone differences is crucial for international business operations and coordinating with partners across regions.
The currency used in Ascension is the Saint Helena pound (SHP), represented by the symbol £ — the official currency of Saint Helena. For exchange rates and conversion tools, visit our international currency database.