Time in Sierra Leone
Capital · Freetown
Time zone in Sierra Leone
| Time zone | Local time | Offset | DST | Example city |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Africa/Freetown Greenwich Mean Time |
UTC+00:00 | No | Freetown |
About Sierra Leone
| Official name: | Republic of Sierra Leone |
|---|---|
| Capital: | Freetown |
| Region: | Africa · Western Africa |
| Population: | 9,077,691 |
| Currency: | Sierra Leonean leone (SLE, Le) |
| Calling code: | +232 |
| Languages: | English |
| ISO codes: | SL / SLE |
| Internet domain: | .sl |
Cities in Sierra Leone
Public holidays in Sierra Leone 2026
Full list ›- 1 Jan — New Year's Day
- 18 Feb — Armed Forces Day
- 8 Mar — International Women's Day
- 9 Mar — International Women's Day (substitute day)
- 20 Mar — Korité estimated
- 3 Apr — Good Friday
- 6 Apr — Easter Monday
- 27 Apr — Independence Day
Frequently asked questions about time in Sierra Leone
How many time zones does Sierra Leone have?
Sierra Leone uses one time zone: Greenwich Mean Time (Africa/Freetown, currently UTC+00:00).
Does Sierra Leone use daylight saving time?
No. None of Sierra Leone’s time zones change their clocks for daylight saving time in the next 12 months.
What time is it in Freetown, the capital of Sierra Leone?
See the live clock on the Freetown time page. Freetown uses Africa/Freetown.