Capital city · Western Area
Prayer times in Freetown
Looking for the prayer times in Freetown? On this page you will find the five daily prayers for today, refreshed every day without any setting, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Freetown, Western Area. Every figure is computed for 8.4871° N, 13.2356° W, which means the times match Freetown itself rather than the nearest big city.
Adhan times in Freetown today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Freetown prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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Prayer times in Freetown by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Freetown on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 5:19 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 37 min, compared with only 11 h 38 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:51 PM and 8:26 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:45 PM and 1:00 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Freetown and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:48 AM | 6:57 AM | 1:00 PM | 4:14 PM | 7:04 PM | 8:09 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 5:19 AM | 6:36 AM | 12:55 PM | 4:22 PM | 7:13 PM | 8:26 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:33 AM | 6:42 AM | 12:45 PM | 3:59 PM | 6:49 PM | 7:54 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:47 AM | 7:02 AM | 12:51 PM | 4:11 PM | 6:40 PM | 7:51 PM |
Freetown is the capital of Sierra Leone, and the prayer times here often serve as the reference for the country. Keep in mind that cities further east pray earlier and cities further west later, so use the page of your own city when you live elsewhere in Sierra Leone.
Qibla in Freetown and distance to Makkah
In Freetown you face towards the east, at an angle of 69.5° from true north; the Kaaba is 5,850 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Freetown and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Note that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Ramadan timetable for Freetown
For those fasting in Freetown, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 7:01 PM and imsak at 5:51 AM on the first day, 13 h of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 7:04 PM for a fast of 13 h 11 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Sierra Leone.
Where Freetown is located
Freetown lies at 8.4871° N, 13.2356° W, in Western Area, in Sierra Leone. Close by you will find Waterloo (24 km), Port Loko (58 km), and Lunsar (80 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Freetown
- Type
- Capital city
- Part of
- Western Area, Sierra Leone
- Population
- 802,639
- Coordinates
- 8.48714, -13.23560
- Time zone
- UTC
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 69.5° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 5,850 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Freetown
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Freetown comes roughly 63 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:25 PM instead of 4:22 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 1:00 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
To get the most accurate countdown, make sure the clock of your phone is set correctly: the countdown relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Freetown (UTC), wherever you are.
Prayer times near Freetown
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Freetown
What time is Fajr in Freetown?
Fajr in Freetown depends on the season: about 5:19 AM on 21 June and about 5:47 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Freetown?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:40 PM on 21 December and 7:13 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Freetown?
The Qibla in Freetown is 69.5° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,850 km away.
How long is the fast in Freetown during Ramadan?
About 13 h at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 11 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Which calculation method is used for Freetown?
We use the Muslim World League method: Fajr at 18° and Isha when the sun is 17° below the horizon. You can change it in the settings of the prayer card.