Check-In/Check-Out Time:
Check-in 15:00
Check-out 12:00 noon
Language:
English (Official language), with over 80 ethnic languages spoken in Ghana
Time Zone:
Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)
Currency:
Ghanaian Cedi (GHS)
Plug type and voltage:
Types D and G plugs, with voltages between 220 V and 240 V
Climate:
Ghana’s climate is tropical, with hot temperatures all year round, ranging between 22 °C and
35 °C. There are two main seasons, with the rainy season occurring in summer and the dry
season (Harmattan) in winter, mainly due to the African Monsoon winds.
Etiquette:
A moderate dress code is highly recommended, especially in busy areas and public places.
It is considered courteous to welcome foreigners with a warm smile and greet elderly people.
However, greeting with one’s left hand is often regarded as improper.
Visa:
Nationals within ECOWAS member states can travel to Ghana without visa requirements.
Generally, members of other nations must possess a passport valid for at least six months
and may require a visa for entry. An international certificate for vaccination of Yellow Fever
must also be presented at immigration. For more information, visit