Current Time in Kenema, Sierra Leone 🇸🇱
The current local time in Kenema, Sierra Leone is 11:24:54 (GMT) on Tuesday, 30 June 2026. Kenema is not currently observing daylight saving time. The city has a population of about 143,137. The sun rises at about 06:31 and sets at 19:06 today (12h 35m of daylight).
- Sunrise 06:31
- Sunset 19:06
- 12h 35m daylight
Time zone & daylight saving in Kenema
Kenema, Sierra Leone keeps GMT (UTC). Kenema does not change its clocks for daylight saving, so its offset from UTC stays the same all year.
Today the sun rises at about 06:31 and sets at about 19:06 local time, giving Kenema 12h 35m of daylight.
Right now it is 11:24 on Tuesday in Kenema (UTC). When it is 11:24 here, it is 07:24 in New York (4h behind), so a quick look at the world clock beats doing the math in your head before a call.
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Quick scheduling notes for Kenema
- Use the Africa/Freetown IANA zone when you need the exact rule set for software, calendars, or travel planning.
- Daylight saving is not active now, but it can still affect future dates in some places.
- For a future call, use the time zone converter and then set a matching online alarm.
Time difference from Kenema to major cities
| City | Current time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 07:24 Tue | 4h behind |
| Los Angeles | 04:24 Tue | 7h behind |
| London | 12:24 Tue | 1h ahead |
| Paris | 13:24 Tue | 2h ahead |
| Dubai | 15:24 Tue | 4h ahead |
| Mumbai | 16:54 Tue | 5.5h ahead |
| Singapore | 19:24 Tue | 8h ahead |
| Tokyo | 20:24 Tue | 9h ahead |
| Sydney | 21:24 Tue | 10h ahead |
Best next checks from Kenema
Compare Kenema with nearby business hubs, then follow the city links above for live local clocks. You can also browse more time pages for Sierra Leone.
Business-hours overlap from Kenema
For a normal business-hours call, 13:00-17:00 in Kenema overlaps with 09:00-13:00 in New York.
| Compare with | Kenema time | Other city time | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 13:00-17:00 | 09:00-13:00 | 4 hours |
| Los Angeles | 16:00-17:00 | 09:00-10:00 | 1 hour |
| London | 09:00-16:00 | 10:00-17:00 | 7 hours |
| Paris | 09:00-15:00 | 11:00-17:00 | 6 hours |
| Dubai | 09:00-13:00 | 13:00-17:00 | 4 hours |
| Mumbai | 09:00-11:30 | 14:30-17:00 | 2.5 hours |
Simple meeting rule
Pick a slot that lands inside both workdays, then confirm the date again if the meeting is near a daylight saving change.
Kenema time - Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Kenema in?
Kenema uses GMT (UTC). It stays on the same UTC offset all year, with no daylight saving changes.
Does Kenema observe daylight saving time?
No - Kenema keeps the same time offset throughout the year.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Kenema today?
Today the sun rises around 06:31 and sets around 19:06 in Kenema, about 12h 35m of daylight.
What is the time difference between Kenema and other cities?
When it is 11:24 in Kenema, it is 07:24 in New York (4h behind). See the table above for Kenema's difference from other major cities.
How Alarm.now calculates time in Kenema
Live clock source
The clock uses the current time with the Africa/Freetown IANA time zone, then updates in your browser every second. Country context comes from the Sierra Leone time page.
Local entity signals for Kenema
These facts help separate this city page from a generic clock page: the place, country, coordinates, time-zone rule set, and daylight context are all tied to Kenema.
| Country | Sierra Leone |
|---|---|
| IANA zone | Africa/Freetown (UTC+00:00) |
| Coordinates | 7.88, -11.19 |
| Population signal | About 143,137 people |
| Today's daylight | Sunrise 06:31, sunset 19:06, 12h 35m total daylight |
Best internal links from this city
Start with this live city clock, then move to the exact Africa/Freetown time-zone page for rules, the Sierra Leone country page for nearby cities, and the time zone converter for future dates.
Future-date checks
For future meetings, compare the city time with the time zone converter because daylight saving changes can shift the offset on a later date.
Lat/Long: 7.88° N, 11.19° W
Population: 143,137
Country: 🇸🇱 Sierra Leone
Timezone: GMT
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Sierra Leone: GMT