Current time in Sierra Leone
Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) · UTC+0 · Capital: Freetown
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About Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone is on the West Coast of Africa . The Republic of Guinea is to the north and northeast; Liberia is to the east and southeast, and the Atlantic Ocean on the west and south. The capital is Freetown. It features a very long coastline (about 402km in length), that rises up to the mainland, to a height of 2000m in some places.The country was under political turmoil and was torn apart by civil war, which ended in 2002 and is trying to stabilise itself, with the help of international aid. Like most African countries, Sierra Leone has a rich natural resources and is a place of stunning beauty. Sierra Leone had huge potential for the tourism sector, but lack of resources and the Ebola virus outbreak that plagues the country have, have brought all development plants to a halt.
The currency is the Leone.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Sierra Leone in?
Sierra Leone uses Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), which is UTC+0 at the moment.
How many time zones does Sierra Leone have?
Sierra Leone has a single time zone, so it is the same time everywhere in the country: UTC+0 right now.
Does Sierra Leone observe daylight saving time?
No. Sierra Leone does not use daylight saving time, so the clocks stay on UTC+0 all year round.
What time is it in Freetown right now?
Freetown, the capital of Sierra Leone, is on Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), UTC+0. The live clock at the top of this page always shows the exact current time.
What is the time difference between Sierra Leone and London?
Sierra Leone is currently 1 hour behind London. The gap can change by an hour when either side switches to or from daylight saving time.
What is the time difference between Sierra Leone and New York?
Sierra Leone is currently 4 hours ahead of New York. The gap can change by an hour when either side switches to or from daylight saving time.
What is the best time to call Sierra Leone?
Office hours in Sierra Leone (9:00–17:00 local time) are 10:00–18:00 in London and 05:00–13:00 in New York, so aim for that window.
Which countries in Africa are on the same time as Sierra Leone?
Right now these countries in Africa share UTC+0: Burkina Faso, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Ivory Coast (Côte d’Ivoire), Liberia, Mali, Mauritania….
What is the dialling code for Sierra Leone?
The international dialling code for Sierra Leone is +232.