Time now in Sierra Leone
UTC+00:00 • Africa/Freetown (GMT)
Your device clock is 888ms behind of the detected local time (Africa/Freetown, UTC+00:00). Time reference obtained from NIST NTP servers with an accuracy of ±0.022 seconds.
09:38:51
Friday, March 13, 2026, week 11
Time in Sierra Leone now
Sierra Leone has one official time zone: GMT (UTC+00:00).
The country does not currently use daylight saving time.
Time summary in Sierra Leone
- Time zones: 1 main
- UTC range: UTC+0:00 to UTC+0:00
- Daylight saving: No
- Primary zone: Africa/Freetown (UTC+00:00)
Official time in Sierra Leone is defined by a single time zone.
What is the time zone in Sierra Leone?
Official time in Sierra Leone is defined by a single time zone (IANA zone). Below are the zone and its UTC offset.
Main time zones in Sierra Leone
| Time zone | Offset (UTC) | Main cities |
|---|---|---|
| Africa/Freetown | UTC±00 | Freetown, Western, Bombali, Northern, Bo District, Southern |
List of time zones used in Sierra Leone (IANA zones)
| Zone | Offset (UTC) | Daylight saving |
|---|---|---|
| Africa/Freetown | UTC±00 | No |
Time difference between Columbus, Ohio, United States and Sierra Leone
The time difference between Columbus, Ohio, United States and Sierra Leone depends on the region.
- Freetown, Western: 4 hour(s) behind the time in Columbus, Ohio, United States
Does Sierra Leone use daylight saving time?
No. Sierra Leone does not currently use daylight saving time.
Frequently asked questions
- What time is it in Sierra Leone?
- The country has several time zones. The current time depends on the region and varies between UTC+0:00 and UTC+0:00. The clock at the top of this page shows the time synchronized with official sources.
- How many time zones does Sierra Leone have?
- Sierra Leone has 1 main time zone(s). The IANA database lists specific zones used in different regions.
- Does Sierra Leone use daylight saving time?
- No. Sierra Leone does not currently use daylight saving time.
See also
- Time in Freetown, Western
- Time in Bombali, Northern
- Time in Bo District, Southern
- Time in Kono, Eastern
- Time in Kailahun District, Eastern
- Time in Koinadugu, Northern
How to convert Sierra Leone time
To convert Sierra Leone time to other countries:
- Identify the time zone of the city or region.
- Check whether daylight saving time (DST) is in effect.
- Compare with the UTC offset of your country.
Time now in locations in Sierra Leone with links for more information (91 locations)
- Freetown, Western Friday 09:38
- Bombali, Northern Friday 09:38
- Bo District, Southern Friday 09:38
- Kono, Eastern Friday 09:38
- Kailahun District, Eastern Friday 09:38
- Koinadugu, Northern Friday 09:38
- Tonkolili, Northern Friday 09:38
- Pujehun District, Southern Friday 09:38
- Moyamba District, Southern Friday 09:38
- Bonthe District, Southern Friday 09:38
- Bo, Southern Friday 09:38
- Kenema, Eastern Friday 09:38
- Kenema District, Eastern Friday 09:38
- Koidu, Eastern Friday 09:38
- Makeni, Northern Friday 09:38
- Waterloo, Western Friday 09:38
- Lunsar, North Western Friday 09:38
- Port Loko, North Western Friday 09:38
- Kabala, Northern Friday 09:38
- Segbwema, Eastern Friday 09:38
- Bumpe, Southern Friday 09:38
- Magburaka, Northern Friday 09:38
- Kailahun, Eastern Friday 09:38
- Binkolo, Northern Friday 09:38
- Yengema, Eastern Friday 09:38
- Rokupr, North Western Friday 09:38
- Gandorhun, Southern Friday 09:38
- Kambia, North Western Friday 09:38
- Bonthe, Southern Friday 09:38
- Pendembu, Eastern Friday 09:38
- Blama, Eastern Friday 09:38
- Kamakwie, North Western Friday 09:38
- Panguma, Eastern Friday 09:38
- Pujehun, Southern Friday 09:38
- Kukuna, Northern Friday 09:38
- Barma, Eastern Friday 09:38
- Boajibu, Eastern Friday 09:38
- Bunumbu, Eastern Friday 09:38
- Sumbuya, Southern Friday 09:38
- Baoma, Southern Friday 09:38
- Moyamba, Southern Friday 09:38
- Mambolo, Northern Friday 09:38
- Tombodu, Eastern Friday 09:38
- Daru, Eastern Friday 09:38
- Foindu, Southern Friday 09:38
- Masingbi, Northern Friday 09:38
- Motema, Eastern Friday 09:38
- Bomi, Southern Friday 09:38
- Tintafor, Northern Friday 09:38
- Buedu, Eastern Friday 09:38
- Mamboma, Southern Friday 09:38
- Kassiri, Northern Friday 09:38
- Hastings, Western Friday 09:38
- Hangha, Eastern Friday 09:38
- Potoru, Southern Friday 09:38
- Rotifunk, Southern Friday 09:38
- Zimmi, Southern Friday 09:38
- Koribundu, Southern Friday 09:38
- Pepel, North Western Friday 09:38
- Serabu, Southern Friday 09:38
- Manowa, Eastern Friday 09:38
- Gbewebu, Southern Friday 09:38
- Baiima, Southern Friday 09:38
- Palima, Southern Friday 09:38
- Gorahun, Eastern Friday 09:38
- Tombu, Eastern Friday 09:38
- Wima, Eastern Friday 09:38
- Masoyila, Northern Friday 09:38
- Yonibana, Northern Friday 09:38
- Makali, Northern Friday 09:38
- Tefeya, Eastern Friday 09:38
- Tongole, Southern Friday 09:38
- Sawkta, Northern Friday 09:38
- Largo, Southern Friday 09:38
- Mobai, Eastern Friday 09:38
- Loma, Northern Friday 09:38
- Giehun, Eastern Friday 09:38
- Mange, Northern Friday 09:38
- Bumbuna, Northern Friday 09:38
- Masaka, Northern Friday 09:38
- Bindi, Northern Friday 09:38
- Alikalia, Northern Friday 09:38
- Jojoima, Eastern Friday 09:38
- Konakridee, Northern Friday 09:38
- Gberia Fotombu, Northern Friday 09:38
- Mogbwemo, Southern Friday 09:38
- Koyima, Eastern Friday 09:38
- Simbakoro, Eastern Friday 09:38
- Seidu, Northern Friday 09:38
- Kayima, Eastern Friday 09:38
- Kent, Western Friday 09:38