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Time zone facts
- Time zone
- Greenwich Mean Time
- IANA zone
- Africa/Freetown
- Current UTC offset
- UTC+0
- Daylight saving time
- No
- Country
- Sierra Leone
- Region
- Western Area
- Population
- 802,639
- Coordinates
- 8.49° N, 13.24° W
- Elevation
- 38 m
Freetown is the capital of Sierra Leone, with a population of about 802,639. It uses the Greenwich Mean Time time zone (IANA identifier Africa/Freetown).
Freetown does not observe daylight saving time, so the clock stays on UTC+0 all year round. The time difference with places that do change their clocks — such as most of Europe and North America — therefore shifts by one hour twice a year.
Other cities on the same clock include Abidjan, Bamako, Casablanca, Dakar, Kumasi, Ouagadougou.
Because Freetown lies at 8.49° N, 13.24° W, the length of the day changes only slightly through the year: around the June solstice there are about 12 h 37 min of daylight, and around the December solstice about 11 h 38 min.
Time difference with other cities
Sunrise and sunset through the year (2027)
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 6:57 AM | 7:03 PM | 12 h 06 min |
| June solstice | 6:36 AM | 7:13 PM | 12 h 37 min |
| September equinox | 6:42 AM | 6:49 PM | 12 h 07 min |
| December solstice | 7:01 AM | 6:39 PM | 11 h 38 min |
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Freetown in?
Freetown is in the Greenwich Mean Time time zone, IANA identifier Africa/Freetown. The UTC offset is UTC+0.
Does Freetown have daylight saving time?
No. Freetown stays on UTC+0 all year.
What is the time difference between Freetown and New York?
In January New York is 5 hours behind Freetown, and in July it is 4 hours behind Freetown, because of daylight saving time.
What is the time difference between Freetown and Los Angeles?
In January Los Angeles is 8 hours behind Freetown, and in July it is 7 hours behind Freetown, because of daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Freetown?
Sunrise and sunset times change daily; today's times are shown at the top of this page. Around the June solstice, the sun rises at about 6:36 AM and sets at about 7:13 PM; around the December solstice it rises at about 7:01 AM and sets at about 6:39 PM (local time).