Freetown, Sierra Leone
Sunday, May 17, 2026 • UTC+0 (GMT)
The current local time in Freetown, Sierra Leone is 16:14:48.
Quick Facts
- Country
- Sierra Leone
- Region
- Africa
- Population
- 802,639
- Coordinates
- 8.49° N, 13.24° W
- Time Zone
- Africa/Freetown
- Currency
- Leone (SLE)
- Languages
- English, Mende, Timne
- Country Area
- 71,740 km²
Time Difference Between Freetown and Major Cities
| CITY | LOCAL TIME | DIFFERENCE |
|---|---|---|
| Time in New York | 4h behind | |
| Time in London | 1h ahead | |
| Time in Tokyo | 9h ahead | |
| Time in Sydney | 10h ahead | |
| Time in Dubai | 4h ahead | |
| Time in Singapore | 8h ahead | |
| Time in Los Angeles | 7h behind | |
| Time in Paris | 2h ahead |
Weather in Freetown
Current weather conditions in Freetown including temperature, humidity, wind speed, visibility and a five day weather forecast.
27°C
Drizzle
Humidity
83%
Wind
10.2 km/h
Visibility
5 km
28°
25°
28°
25°
28°
25°
29°
26°
28°
26°
Cities Near Freetown
- Time in Waterloo24 km
- Time in Makeni138 km
Cities in the Same Time Zone as Freetown
Popular Time Differences
- Time difference between Freetown and New York
- Time difference between Freetown and London
- Time difference between Freetown and Tokyo
- Time difference between Freetown and Sydney
- Time difference between Freetown and Dubai
- Time difference between Freetown and Singapore
- Time difference between Freetown and Los Angeles
- Time difference between Freetown and Paris
Map of Freetown
Map showing the location of Freetown at coordinates 8.48714, -13.2356.
About Freetown Time
Freetown is located in Africa, Sierra Leoneand follows the Africa/Freetown time zone. The city has a population of approximately 802,639 people.
The current local time in Freetown is determined by the Africa/Freetown time zone. This time zone is used across several cities in the region and ensures consistent local time for residents and businesses.
On this page, you can find the exact current time in Freetown, compare time differences with other cities around the world, and view additional information such as sunrise and sunset times, weather conditions, and nearby cities that share the same time zone.
Frequently Asked Questions about Freetown
What time zone is Freetown in?
Freetown is in the Africa/Freetown time zone (GMT) in Sierra Leone.
What is the current UTC offset for Freetown?
Freetown is currently at UTC+0.
Does Freetown observe daylight saving time?
No, Freetown does not observe daylight saving time. The UTC offset (UTC+0) stays constant year-round.
How can I check the current local time in Freetown?
The live clock at the top of this page shows the exact current local time in Freetown, Sierra Leone, updated every second.