Current Time in Sierra Leone 🇸🇱

Capital City: Freetown

Largest Cities:

Freetown (Pop. 1,050,000)
Bo (Pop. 174,354)
Kenema (Pop. 143,137)
Koidu (Pop. 124,662)
Makeni (Pop. 87,679)

ISO Alpha-2: SL

ISO Alpha-3: SLE

Time Zones: GMT

Time Now in Major Cities in Sierra Leone

Bo Sat 00:59:17
Freetown Sat 00:59:17
Kenema Sat 00:59:17
Koidu Sat 00:59:17
Makeni Sat 00:59:17

City	Current Time
Bo	Sat 00:59:17
Freetown	Sat 00:59:17
Kenema	Sat 00:59:17
Koidu	Sat 00:59:17
Makeni	Sat 00:59:17

Time Now in All IANA Timezones for Sierra Leone

Africa/Abidjan Sat 00:59:17
Africa/Freetown Sat 00:59:17

Timezone	Current Time
Africa/Abidjan	Sat 00:59:17
Africa/Freetown	Sat 00:59:17

Time Zone Converters used in Sierra Leone

Convert time between the time zones of Sierra Leone and other locations worldwide.

Sunrise and Sunset in Sierra Leone (5 Locations)

Bo

↑ 6:37 AM

↓ 6:48 PM
Freetown

↑ 6:43 AM

↓ 6:54 PM
Kenema

↑ 6:35 AM

↓ 6:46 PM
Koidu

↑ 6:34 AM

↓ 6:45 PM
Makeni

↑ 6:38 AM

↓ 6:50 PM

City	↑ Sunrise	↓ Sunset
Bo	↑ 6:37 AM	↓ 6:48 PM
Freetown	↑ 6:43 AM	↓ 6:54 PM
Kenema	↑ 6:35 AM	↓ 6:46 PM
Koidu	↑ 6:34 AM	↓ 6:45 PM
Makeni	↑ 6:38 AM	↓ 6:50 PM

Current Weather in Sierra Leone (5 Locations)

City	Condition	Temp.

Information about Sierra Leone

Population	7,650,154
Area	71,740 km²
ISO Numeric Code	694
FIPS Code	SL
Top Level Domain	.sl
Currency	Leone (SLE)
Phone Prefix	+232
Country Code	+232
Languages	EN-SL (en-SL), MEN (men), TEM (tem)
Neighbouring Countries	🇬🇳 Guinea, 🇱🇷 Liberia

Upcoming Public Holidays in Sierra Leone

This year, Sierra Leone observes 14 public holidays, with 17 scheduled for 2027. The next holiday is Christmas Day on 25 Dec. The most recently passed holiday was Prophet's Birthday (estimated). Explore the full calendar of Public Holidays in Sierra Leone to plan your schedule.

Christmas Day 25 Dec • Friday
Boxing Day 26 Dec • Saturday
Boxing Day (observed) 28 Dec • Monday
New Year's Day 01 Jan • Friday
Armed Forces Day 18 Feb • Thursday
International Women's Day 08 Mar • Monday
Eid al-Fitr (estimated) 09 Mar • Tuesday
Good Friday 26 Mar • Friday
Easter Monday 29 Mar • Monday
Independence Day 27 Apr • Tuesday

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Time in Sierra Leone — FAQ

Common questions about time zones, daylight saving, and cities in Sierra Leone.

How many time zones does Sierra Leone have?

Sierra Leone spans 2 time zone(s). Each region uses its own UTC offset and may follow different daylight-saving rules.

What is the time in the capital of Sierra Leone?

Freetown is the capital of Sierra Leone. The capital uses the Africa/Freetown time zone — see the city pages below for live local time.

Does Sierra Leone observe daylight saving time?

Some regions of Sierra Leone may observe DST; others do not. The rule is set per IANA time zone, not per country. Modern operating systems apply the change automatically based on the city's IANA identifier — there is no manual configuration needed.

How many cities in Sierra Leone are listed on this page?

This page shows live local time for 5 city(ies) across Sierra Leone. Each city links to its own page with full weather, sunrise/sunset, prayer times, and a 24-hour clock.

What is the UTC offset for Sierra Leone?

Sierra Leone's primary UTC offset depends on the season and the specific region. Click any city in the list to see its current local time and exact offset, which already accounts for daylight saving if applicable.