Freetown runs on UTC+0 (GMT) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Freetown and your time
Freetown at a glance
| Country | Sierra Leone |
|---|---|
| Region | Western Area |
| Capital of | Sierra Leone |
| Time zone | Africa/Freetown |
| Abbreviation now | GMT |
| UTC offset now | UTC+0 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 8.49° N, 13.24° W |
Time zone in Freetown
The clocks in Freetown follow Africa/Freetown and keep UTC+0 through every season. No daylight saving time has been recorded here since 1970.
Freetown is the capital, and all of Sierra Leone keeps this time.
Clock changes in Freetown, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Freetown for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Freetown is
A 9:00 AM start in Freetown is 4:00 AM in New York, 8:00 PM in Sydney and 1:00 AM in Los Angeles.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July | Shared office hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 5 h behind | 5 h behind | 4 h behind | 3 h |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 8 h behind | 8 h behind | 7 h behind | None |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | Same time | Same time | 1 h ahead | 8 h |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 1 h ahead | 1 h ahead | 2 h ahead | 7 h |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 4 h ahead | 4 h ahead | 4 h ahead | 4 h |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 5 h 30 min ahead | 5 h 30 min ahead | 5 h 30 min ahead | 2 h 30 min |
| Singapore | --:-- | 8 h ahead | 8 h ahead | 8 h ahead | None |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 9 h ahead | 9 h ahead | 9 h ahead | None |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 11 h ahead | 11 h ahead | 10 h ahead | None |
| UTC | --:-- | Same time | Same time | Same time | 8 h |
Freetown never changes its clocks, but many of these cities do. Where the January and July columns disagree, the gap shifts when the other city moves to or from daylight saving time.
Shared office hours counts the time when the clock reads between 9 AM and 5 PM in both cities on the same day.
Sunrise, sunset and day length in Freetown
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
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| Solar noon | --:-- |
Day length barely moves in Freetown, from 11 hours 38 minutes to 12 hours 37 minutes. Sunrise and sunset shift by less than an hour across the year.
Daylight through the year in Freetown
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:57 AM | 7:04 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 6:36 AM | 7:13 PM | 12 h 37 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:42 AM | 6:48 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 7:02 AM | 6:40 PM | 11 h 38 min |
Clock time and sun time in Freetown
Freetown sits well west of the centre of its time zone. On average the sun reaches its highest point at about 12:55 PM on standard time, not at 12:00. Mornings stay dark longer and evenings stay light later than the clock suggests.
Cities near Freetown
All the places listed below keep the same time as Freetown.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conakry (Guinea) | 127 km (79 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Manéah (Guinea) | 140 km (87 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Dubréka (Guinea) | 148 km (92 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Bo | 175 km (109 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kindia (Guinea) | 179 km (111 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kenema | 235 km (146 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Koidu | 250 km (155 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kamsar (Guinea) | 284 km (177 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as Freetown today but follow different rules, so they can drift apart when clocks change.
- London (United Kingdom)
- Dublin (Ireland)
- Lisbon (Portugal)
- Saint Helier (Jersey)
- Douglas (Isle of Man)
- St Peter Port (Guernsey)
Tools for time in Freetown
- Convert a time to or from Freetown: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Freetown to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Freetown and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Freetown in?
Freetown uses the Africa/Freetown time zone, which is UTC+0 (GMT) all year.
Does Freetown use daylight saving time?
No. Freetown stays on UTC+0 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Freetown and New York?
Freetown is 5 hours ahead of New York in January and 4 hours ahead of New York in July, because New York moves its clocks for daylight saving time and Freetown does not.
How long is the longest day in Freetown?
About 12 hours 37 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 11 hours 38 minutes of daylight.
Why is the sun not highest at noon in Freetown?
Clock time follows the time zone, not the sun. Freetown lies west of the line its offset is based on, so solar noon comes at about 12:55 PM on standard time.
Time zone rules: IANA tz database, version 2026e. Place names and coordinates: GeoNames. Sunrise and sunset are calculated from the coordinates and can differ by a minute or two from local almanacs.