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Current Date And Time In Bimbila, Ghana

Saturday, 25 July 2026
15:25:53 GMT
State: Northern
Currency: Ghanaian Cedi (GHS)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (GMT)
Population: 34,262
District: Nanumba North

✈️ Bimbila, Northern, Ghana - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Bimbila, Northern, Ghana using verified regional travel data — plug socket types, voltage and frequency ratings, local emergency numbers, road traffic direction, country calling code and internet domain. A ready-to-use reference for field teams, travel planners, device shippers, remote workers and regional managers handling on-ground operations in Bimbila.

Why It Matters: Arriving in Bimbila with the wrong plug adapter can damage your devices beyond repair. Dialling the wrong emergency number wastes critical response time. Driving on the wrong side of the road is a direct safety hazard. This verified regional data helps you prepare fully before reaching Bimbila — so every trip, deployment or shipment runs without a hitch.

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Ghana, which includes Bimbila, follow Right-hand traffic — check road rules for Ghana before hiring a car, planning a road trip or deploying a commercial vehicle fleet in the region. This section also covers Ghana's time zone +00:00, country calling code +233 (exit prefix 00) and country internet domain .GH. Key reference for travel coordinators, fleet managers, delivery planners and field staff running ground operations in Bimbila.

AttributeValue
🚗 Driving Side➡️ Right side of road
⏰ Time Zone(s)+00:00
📞 Country Calling Code+233
☎️ International Exit Prefix00
🌐 Internet Domain.GH

🚨 Emergency Numbers

Active emergency contact numbers for Ghana — police 191, ambulance 193, fire brigade 192, general emergency 112. Store these in your phone before you reach Bimbila. In a real crisis, calling the wrong number delays help by critical minutes. These contacts are relied upon by corporate travel coordinators, health and safety officers, on-ground field staff and expat support teams as part of pre-deployment safety planning and duty-of-care procedures in Bimbila.

🚔
Police
191
🚑
Ambulance
193
🚒
Fire
192
📞
General
112

📊 Ghana At A Glance

Key United Nations development indicators for Ghana — a fast read on healthcare quality, education level and economic strength of the country you are visiting.

🌟
HDI Score
0.632
Medium
👤
Life Expectancy
65.7
years
📚
Literacy Rate
76.5%
adults 15+
💰
GDP Per Capita
$2,391
USD / year
💼
Unemployment
3.0%
of labour force

📊 Source: UNDP / World Bank country indicators. See the full Ghana development profile.

✈️ Nearest Airports

Airports closest to Bimbila for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Bimbila
International Airport • TML
Yakubu Tali International Airport
Tamale, GH
128
km away

📍 Each distance is measured from the location center named in that row — Bimbila's exact coordinates, or Tamale's coordinates for the capital-airport entry.

✈️ How Far Is Bimbila From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Bimbila to the world's major travel hubs, with an estimated non-stop flight time for each route. Sorted nearest first — a quick reference for comparing route options, layover planning and rough journey budgeting before checking live fares.

CityDistance (km)Distance (mi)Est. Flight Time
Paris (France)4,453 km2,767 mi~ 5h 59m
London (United Kingdom)4,743 km2,947 mi~ 6h 20m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)6,100 km3,790 mi~ 7h 56m
New York (United States)8,026 km4,987 mi~ 10h 12m
Toronto (Canada)8,481 km5,270 mi~ 10h 44m
Singapore (Singapore)11,495 km7,143 mi~ 14h 16m
Los Angeles (United States)11,962 km7,433 mi~ 14h 49m
Tokyo (Japan)13,502 km8,390 mi~ 16h 38m
Sydney (Australia)15,962 km9,918 mi~ 19h 32m
Auckland (New Zealand)16,857 km10,474 mi~ 20h 35m

✈ Flight times are estimates for a direct flight at typical cruise speed (~850 km/h) plus taxi and climb time; actual schedules, winds and routings will vary.

⏰ Local Time Offset & DST Status

Operating schedule alignment for Bimbila, Ghana is set to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) with a current offset of UTC +00:00. Running digital systems, booking flights or arranging conference calls with regional partners in Bimbila requires syncing with local business hours to avoid logistics scheduling mismatches.

Standard ParameterCurrent Status
⏰ Active Time ZoneGreenwich Mean Time (GMT)
⏱️ Active UTC OffsetUTC +00:00
📅 DST Observing StatusNot Observed (Standard Time year-round)
🕒 Current Local Time3:25 PM on Saturday, July 25, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Bimbila to Major World Cities

It is currently 3:25 PM on Saturday in Bimbila. The table below shows the live local time in the world's key business and travel hubs, and how far each one runs ahead of or behind Bimbila right now (daylight saving time is already included). Use it to plan international calls, meeting schedules and flight arrivals without time-zone mistakes.

CityCurrent Local TimeCompared To Bimbila
New York (United States)Sat, 11:25 AM4h behind
Los Angeles (United States)Sat, 8:25 AM7h behind
Toronto (Canada)Sat, 11:25 AM4h behind
London (United Kingdom)Sat, 4:25 PM1h ahead
Paris (France)Sat, 5:25 PM2h ahead
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Sat, 7:25 PM4h ahead
Singapore (Singapore)Sat, 11:25 PM8h ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Sun, 12:25 AM9h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Sun, 1:25 AM10h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Sun, 3:25 AM12h ahead

ℹ Differences are calculated live from the IANA time-zone database, so active daylight saving periods in either location are automatically reflected.

💱 Money In Bimbila — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Bimbila is the Ghanaian cedi (GHS), written as . The reference values below show roughly what one unit of each major world currency converts to — handy for a quick mental benchmark when checking prices, tipping or withdrawing cash on arrival.

$ 1 US Dollar
₵ 11.63
GHS
€ 1 Euro
₵ 13.23
GHS
£ 1 British Pound
₵ 15.49
GHS
A$ 1 Australian Dollar
₵ 8.12
GHS
C$ 1 Canadian Dollar
₵ 8.25
GHS

💰 Indicative mid-market cross-rates, last refreshed July 25, 2026. See the full currency profile & live rates before exchanging money.

🗣️ Languages Spoken In Bimbila

Knowing which languages are used in Bimbila helps with signage, transport bookings, hiring local guides and emergency communication. English proficiency varies by region — learning a few greetings in the local language always earns goodwill.

Official language(s):
EnglishAdangmeDagaareDagbaniEweGaGonjaKasemNzemaAkuapem TwiAsante TwiMfantse

🗣 Explore the complete language profile including regional languages and speaker statistics.

🗺️ Nearby Cities Proximity Directory

Aerial distance, direction bearings and direct links to travel standards guides for cities closest to Bimbila. Used by logistics coordinators, supply chain managers and on-ground operational teams to plan intercity routing, cross-border deliveries and transport corridors.

Nearby CityDistance (mi)Distance (km)HeadingDirection
Kpandae (Northern, Ghana)27 mi44 kmSouth (S)
⬆️
Yendi (Northern, Ghana)41 mi66 kmNorth (N)
⬆️
Salaga (Northern, Ghana)45 mi72 kmWSW
⬆️
Salaga (Savannah, Ghana)45 mi72 kmWSW
⬆️
Dambai (Oti, Ghana)55 mi89 kmSouth (S)
⬆️

🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Bimbila

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Bimbila is the Colosseum (Italy), about 3,870 km away. Straight-line distances from Bimbila to all seven wonders, nearest first — a fun bucket-list planner with a full visiting guide for each monument.

WonderLocationDistance (km)Distance (mi)
ColosseumRome, Italy3,870 km2,405 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan4,378 km2,720 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil5,888 km3,659 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India8,376 km5,205 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru8,381 km5,207 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico9,520 km5,915 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China11,485 km7,137 mi

🏛 Click any wonder for its full visiting guide — entrance fees, best time to visit, how to get there and travel tips. Or browse all 7 Wonders of the World.

🌐 State & Country Travel Guides

Bimbila shares the same national travel standards as the rest of Northern and Ghana. For a broader view covering more cities and regional context, see the full state and country travel guides.

✈️ Northern Travel GuideView travel standards for all of Northern, including major hub cities.
✈️ Ghana Travel GuideView nationwide travel standards for Ghana.

⚡ Electrical Standards

Power supply in Bimbila, Ghana runs at 230V / 50Hz using Type G socket. Always check your device's input rating before plugging in — connecting a 110V appliance to a 220–240V outlet will permanently burn it out. Carry the right plug adapter for Bimbila and a voltage converter if needed. Essential pre-arrival check for gadget travellers, hardware shippers, remote workers and field engineers setting up equipment in Bimbila.

StandardDetail
⚡ Voltage230 V
🔄 Frequency50 Hz
🔌 Plug Types
GType G: Three rectangular pins
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🧭 Bimbila's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for Bimbila

A dead phone charger is a rough way to start a trip to Bimbila. Confirm the local socket type and voltage in the Electrical Standards table above before you leave home, then pack a universal adapter rather than hunting for the right plug once you land.

🚒 Save These Numbers Before You Land

Emergency response only helps if you dial the right line. Store the Emergency Numbers listed above in your phone the moment you arrive in Bimbila — not after something goes wrong. Corporate travel desks and family back home should keep the same list on file.

🚦 Rules of the Road in Bimbila

Bimbila keeps Right-hand traffic, same as the rest of Ghana. Arriving from a country with opposite-side traffic takes a minute to recalibrate — roundabouts and multi-lane junctions are where the mistake usually happens. See the Driving & General Info card above for the full reference.

✈️ Landing Near Bimbila

The closest airport to Bimbila is Yakubu Tali International Airport (TML), about 128 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for the airport nearest the state capital too — worth checking if it offers more direct routes.

🕑 Calling Bimbila From Abroad

Every call, meeting invite or delivery ETA involving Bimbila needs to account for its UTC offset — check the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above before you schedule anything. A miscounted time zone is one of the most common reasons a call with partners in Bimbila gets missed.

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Bimbila

Bimbila rarely sits in isolation. See the Nearby Cities Proximity Directory above for the closest towns, their distance and compass heading from Bimbila — handy for a multi-stop road trip or a same-day delivery loop.

🔎 Explore More About Bimbila

ℹ️ Bimbila OverviewSee the full profile of Bimbila — population, GPS, timezone and more.
🗺 Bimbila MapView the satellite map with precise GPS coordinates.
📍 Nearby CitiesExplore cities near Bimbila for distance and direction.
💰 Bimbila CurrencyCheck live exchange rates before you budget your trip.

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Bimbila

What side of the road do people drive on in Bimbila?

Bimbila, like the rest of Ghana, drives on the Right. Confirm this before renting a car or booking a driver — see the Driving & General Info card above for the country's full road-rule reference.

What voltage and plug type does Bimbila use?

Bimbila runs on 230V / 50Hz power through Type G sockets. Pack a matching adapter or a universal one — see the Electrical Standards table above for full plug descriptions.

What are the emergency numbers in Bimbila?

In Bimbila, reach police on 191, ambulance on 193, fire brigade on 192, a general emergency line on 112. See the Emergency Numbers card above — save these before you need them.

What is the closest airport to Bimbila?

Yakubu Tali International Airport (TML) is the nearest airport to Bimbila, about 128 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

What time zone is Bimbila in, and does it observe daylight saving?

Bimbila runs on Greenwich Mean Time (UTC +00:00). See the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above, plus a live time-difference table against major world cities.

What languages are spoken in Bimbila?

Bimbila shares the official and regional languages of Northern and Ghana — see the Languages Spoken card above for the full breakdown. Learning a greeting or two in the local language goes a long way with vendors and drivers.

Can I use my home currency in Bimbila?

No — Bimbila uses the Ghanaian cedi (GHS), symbol . Convert before you arrive; see the quick exchange reference above or the full Bimbila currency page for live rates.