Sunrise & Sunset in Freetown

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Today's Sun Times

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Sunrise
06:43
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Sunset
18:51
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Dawn
06:22
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Solar noon
12:47
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Dusk
19:12
Daylight
12h 08m

Today vs Tomorrow

SunriseSunsetDaylight
Today06:4318:5112h 08m
Tomorrow06:4318:5112h 08m
Change

Positive change in sunset / daylight = days are getting longer. Negative change in sunrise = sun is rising earlier.

24-Hour Daylight Timeline

Today's light segments for Freetown. Amber = daylight, violet = twilight, dark = night.

Night Dawn / Dusk Daylight

Monthly Sun Times — 2026

Sunrise and sunset on the 1st of each month in Freetown.

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January07:0718:4611h 39m
February07:1419:0011h 46m
March07:0819:0511h 57m
April06:5219:0412h 12m
May06:3819:0312h 25m
June06:3419:0912h 35m
July06:3919:1612h 37m
August06:4519:1512h 30m
September06:4619:0312h 17m
October06:4218:4512h 03m
November06:4218:3211h 50m
December06:5218:3311h 41m

About Sunrise & Sunset in Freetown

Freetown is located at 8.48°N, 13.23°W. Its latitude determines how dramatically daylight hours change through the year.

The city uses the Africa/Freetown timezone (GMT). It does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so solar times shift gradually through the year without abrupt clock changes.

Solar noon — the moment the sun reaches its highest point in the sky — occurs when the sun crosses the local meridian. In Freetown this falls around 12:52 in mid-summer and 12:43 in December, reflecting UTC offset and any DST adjustments.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time is sunrise in Freetown today?
Sunrise in Freetown varies by season. Use the live calculator above for today's exact time in Africa/Freetown.
What time does the sun set in Freetown?
Sunset in Freetown depends on the season and DST status. See the live card above.
How many hours of daylight does Freetown get today?
Daylight hours in Freetown range from roughly 9 hours in winter to 15 hours in summer depending on latitude (8.5°).
Does Freetown observe Daylight Saving Time?
No, Freetown does not observe Daylight Saving Time. Solar times change gradually through the year due to Earth's orbit, with no abrupt one-hour clock change.

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