Africa
Freetown Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | Sierra Leone
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Freetown, Sierra Leone, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On June 25, 2026 in Freetown, Sierra Leone, sunrise is at 6:38 AM and sunset is at 7:15 PM (Africa/Freetown). The day lasts 12h 37m, solar noon is at 12:56 PM, morning golden hour ends at 7:08 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 6:45 PM.
Local date
June 25, 2026
Time zone
GMT
Updated hourly
Africa/Freetown
Today’s solar times in Freetown
Dawn
6:15 AM
Sunrise
6:38 AM
Morning golden hour ends
7:08 AM
Evening golden hour starts
6:45 PM
Sunset
7:15 PM
Dusk
7:38 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
12h 37m
Solar noon
12:56 PM
Coordinates
8.4871, -13.2356
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 8.4871, longitude -13.2356, and the Africa/Freetown time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Freetown over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayJun 25, 2026 | 6:38 AM | 7:15 PM | 12h 37m |
| TomorrowJun 26, 2026 | 6:38 AM | 7:15 PM | 12h 37m |
| +1 weekJul 2, 2026 | 6:39 AM | 7:16 PM | 12h 36m |
| +1 monthJul 25, 2026 | 6:44 AM | 7:16 PM | 12h 32m |
What these times mean
Freetown changes quickly through the year. Dawn marks first usable twilight, sunrise starts direct daylight, golden hour adds softer low-angle light, sunset ends direct sunlight, and dusk closes civil twilight.
Monthly daylight reference
Use this month-by-month table to compare typical daylight windows in Freetown throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:12 AM | 6:53 PM | 11h 41m |
| February | 7:12 AM | 7:04 PM | 11h 51m |
| March | 7:01 AM | 7:05 PM | 12h 04m |
| April | 6:44 AM | 7:03 PM | 12h 19m |
| May | 6:35 AM | 7:05 PM | 12h 30m |
| June | 6:36 AM | 7:13 PM | 12h 37m |
| July | 6:42 AM | 7:17 PM | 12h 34m |
| August | 6:46 AM | 7:10 PM | 12h 24m |
| September | 6:44 AM | 6:54 PM | 12h 10m |
| October | 6:41 AM | 6:38 PM | 11h 57m |
| November | 6:46 AM | 6:31 PM | 11h 44m |
| December | 7:00 AM | 6:38 PM | 11h 38m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
6:34 AM
May 19
Latest sunset
7:17 PM
July 10
Longest day
12h 37m
June 21
Shortest day
11h 38m
December 22
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Freetown today?
On June 25, 2026, sunrise in Freetown, Sierra Leone is at 6:38 AM and sunset is at 7:15 PM (Africa/Freetown).
How long is the day in Freetown today?
Today in Freetown, the time between sunrise and sunset is 12h 37m.
When is golden hour in Freetown?
Morning golden hour in Freetown ends at 7:08 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:45 PM.
What time is solar noon in Freetown?
Solar noon in Freetown is at 12:56 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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