Ghana Travel & Emergency Guide
Essential emergency numbers, speed limits, etiquette & travel tips
Open in WooGu (100% Offline)Emergency Numbers in Ghana
112
General Emergency
191
Police
193
Ambulance / Medical
192
Fire Department
Key Travel Facts
Capital
Accra
Currency
GHS (GH₵)
Official Language
English, Twi & Ga
Country Code
+233
Driving Rules & Speed Limits in Ghana
Urban / City
50 km/h
Rural
80 km/h
Highway
90 km/h
Alcohol Limit
0.5 ‰
Toll & Vignette: No vignette. Main transit corridors feature road toll booths.
Tipping & Etiquette
Recommendation: 5 to 10 percent in restaurants; small cash tips for drivers and hotel staff are customary. Tipping is appreciated in tourist restaurants and for private tour drivers.
- DO Always use your right hand to greet, pay, or receive items.
- DO Visit historical monuments like Cape Coast and Elmina Castles with solemn respect.
- DON'T Never gesture or pass items using your left hand.
- DON'T Do not photograph military zones, police checkpoints, or government offices.
Power Sockets & Tap Water
Plug Type & Electricity: Type D & G (230V, 50Hz). British Type G 3-pin plugs are universal.
Tap Water: Do not drink tap water. Drink factory-sealed bottled water or purified water sachets.
Insider Tip: The "Akwaaba" welcome is legendary. Always use your right hand when giving, receiving, or greeting, as the left hand is culturally impolite.
