Sunrise & sunset times in Freetown, Sierra Leone
On Tuesday 14 July 2026, the sun rises at 06:41 and sets at 19:16 in Freetown. All times are shown in the Africa/Freetown timezone.
Today in Freetown
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Golden & blue hour▼
Golden hour in Freetown today
Golden hour is the soft, warm light when the sun is low — from just after sunrise up to a few degrees above the horizon, and again from a few degrees down to sunset. The exact length depends on latitude and the time of year.
Photographers use golden hour for soft, directional warm light. Architects and travellers track it to time outdoor shots and walks in Freetown when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Freetown (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Freetown’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 07:11 | 18:52 | 13:02 | 11h 41m |
| February | 07:11 | 19:02 | 13:07 | 11h 51m |
| March | 06:59 | 19:03 | 13:01 | 12h 04m |
| April | 06:43 | 19:02 | 12:52 | 12h 18m |
| May | 06:34 | 19:04 | 12:49 | 12h 30m |
| June | 06:34 | 19:11 | 12:53 | 12h 36m |
| July | 06:41 | 19:16 | 12:58 | 12h 34m |
| August | 06:45 | 19:09 | 12:57 | 12h 23m |
| September | 06:43 | 18:53 | 12:48 | 12h 10m |
| October | 06:40 | 18:36 | 12:38 | 11h 56m |
| November | 06:45 | 18:29 | 12:37 | 11h 44m |
| December | 06:58 | 18:37 | 12:48 | 11h 38m |
Solar year in Freetown (2026)
Because Freetown is near the equator, day length barely shifts through the year — under 0h 59m between the longest and shortest day.
Day length across the year in Freetown
Longest day in Freetown: 12h 30m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 11h 30m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 12h 27m.
Moon tonight in Freetown
Next full moon on 29 July 2026, next new moon on 12 August 2026. See the full moon page for the live phase visual and a moon overlay on the interactive map.
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise in Freetown today?▼
The sun rises at 06:41 Africa/Freetown in Freetown, Sierra Leone today.
What time is sunset in Freetown today?▼
The sun sets at 19:16 Africa/Freetown in Freetown today.
How long is the day in Freetown today?▼
Daylight in Freetown today lasts 12 hours and 34 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Freetown?▼
The morning golden hour in Freetown runs from 06:18 to 07:11, and the evening golden hour runs from 18:46 to 19:38.
What is the timezone of Freetown?▼
Freetown uses the Africa/Freetown timezone. All sunrise and sunset times on this page are shown in local time.
When is the longest day of the year in Freetown?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Freetown is 21 June 2026, with 12h 37m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Freetown?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Freetown is 21 December 2026, with 11h 38m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Freetown?▼
Because Freetown is near the equator, the difference between the longest and shortest day is only 0h 59m. Days are nearly the same length all year.