Country codes Ghana
ISO 3166-1
ALPHA-2
GH
ALPHA-3
GHA
The two-letter code for Ghana is GH, and the three-letter code is GHA, as per ISO 3166-1 standards.
Dialing Code
+233
The dialing code for Ghana is +233, used for international calls to the country from abroad.
Top Level Domain
.gh
The top-level domain (TLD) for Ghana is .gh, used for country-specific internet addresses.
Country Details
| Formal Name | the Republic of Ghana |
| Capital | Accra |
| Region | Africa |
| Sub Region | Sub-Saharan Africa |
Ghana, officially known as the Republic of Ghana, is located in the Sub-Saharan Africa sub-region of the larger Africa continent with Accra serving as its capital.
Currency
| Currency | Ghana Cedi |
| Alphabetic Code | GHS |
| Numeric Code | 936 |
Ghana uses the Ghana Cedi (GHS) as its official currency, with the numeric code 936.
Languages
There are a total of 4 official languages spoken in Ghana. These languages play an important role in everyday life, education, government, and business throughout the country.
TimeZones
| Timezone | Offset UTC | Offset DST | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Africa / Abidjan | +00:00 | +00:00 | |
| Africa / Accra | +00:00 | +00:00 |
Explore the various timezones across Ghana. Each timezone has its unique UTC offset and daylight saving time (DST) adjustments. Check the current time and see the differences in time across various regions of the country.
ISO 3166-2 Codes
| Subdivision name | Subdivision category | ISO Code |
|---|---|---|
| Ahafo | region | GH-AF |
| Ashanti | region | GH-AH |
| Bono | region | GH-BO |
| Bono East | region | GH-BE |
| Central | region | GH-CP |
| Eastern | region | GH-EP |
| Greater Accra | region | GH-AA |
| North East | region | GH-NE |
| Northern | region | GH-NP |
| Oti | region | GH-OT |
| Savannah | region | GH-SV |
| Upper East | region | GH-UE |
| Upper West | region | GH-UW |
| Volta | region | GH-TV |
| Western | region | GH-WP |
| Western North | region | GH-WN |
Explore the subdivisions of Ghana, each identified by a unique ISO 3166-2 code. These codes are crucial for identifying regions within the country and are used for various administrative, geographic, and data purposes.
Neighbouring countries
Ghana shares its borders with 3 neighboring countries, including Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast, Togo.
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Helpful Resources
To learn more about Ghana's history, geography, culture, economy, and other key aspects, visit the Ghana Wikipedia page.
To learn more about Ghana's ISO country codes (alpha-2, alpha-3, and numeric), visit the ISO 3166-1 page for Ghana.
For geographical info about Ghana, visit the Geonames page. It covers coordinates, elevation, administrative divisions, and nearby locations.