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United Kingdom Embassy and Consulates in Ghana
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
United Kingdom High Commission in Accra, Ghana
Julius Nyerere Link, Off Gamel Abdul Nasser Avenue Po Box 296 Accra Ghana
Phone: + 233 302 213 200
Working hours: Open now (Close in 3 hours 32 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of United Kingdom may close on the following Ghanaian and British holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Stephen Lawrence Day | Wednesday, April 22 | 6 days, 5 hours |
| St. George's Day | Thursday, April 23 | 1 week |
| May Day | Friday, May 01 | 2 weeks, 1 day |
| Early May Bank Holiday | Monday, May 04 | 2 weeks, 4 days |
| Lag B'Omer | Tuesday, May 05 | 2 weeks, 5 days |
| Mothers' Day | Sunday, May 10 | 3 weeks, 3 days |
| Ascension Day | Thursday, May 14 | 4 weeks |
| Shavuot | Friday, May 22 | 1 month |
| Pentecost | Sunday, May 24 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Whit Monday | Monday, May 25 | 1 month, 1 week |
1. How many British Embassies/Consulates are there in Ghana?
United Kingdom currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Ghana including and Accra.
2 - Do Ghanaian citizens need a visa for United Kingdom?
Ghanaian citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into United Kingdom. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of United Kingdom in Ghana for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of British embassies in Ghana?
The British representative offices in Ghana will be closed in observance of the following Ghanaian and British holidays in 2026/2024:
- Stephen Lawrence Day (GB & GB) Wed, Apr 22, 2026 (6 days, 12 hours)
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Time in United Kingdom vs Ghana
London, United Kingdom time is 1:00 hours ahead of Accra, Ghana
Accra, Ghana
11:28AMWednesday, April 15, 2026
London, United Kingdom
12:28PMWednesday, April 15, 2026