Current Time in Port Loko, Sierra Leone 🇸🇱
The current local time in Port Loko, Sierra Leone is 12:49:01 (GMT) on Tuesday, 30 June 2026. Port Loko is not currently observing daylight saving time. The city has a population of about 21,308. The sun rises at about 06:36 and sets at 19:14 today (12h 38m of daylight).
- Sunrise 06:36
- Sunset 19:14
- 12h 38m daylight
Time zone & daylight saving in Port Loko
Port Loko, Sierra Leone keeps GMT (UTC). Port Loko does not change its clocks for daylight saving, so its offset from UTC stays the same all year.
Today the sun rises at about 06:36 and sets at about 19:14 local time, giving Port Loko 12h 38m of daylight.
Right now it is 12:49 on Tuesday in Port Loko (UTC). When it is 12:49 here, it is 08:49 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 Port Loko
- 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 Port Loko to major cities
| City | Current time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 08:49 Tue | 4h behind |
| Los Angeles | 05:49 Tue | 7h behind |
| London | 13:49 Tue | 1h ahead |
| Paris | 14:49 Tue | 2h ahead |
| Dubai | 16:49 Tue | 4h ahead |
| Mumbai | 18:19 Tue | 5.5h ahead |
| Singapore | 20:49 Tue | 8h ahead |
| Tokyo | 21:49 Tue | 9h ahead |
| Sydney | 22:49 Tue | 10h ahead |
Best next checks from Port Loko
Compare Port Loko 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 Port Loko
For a normal business-hours call, 13:00-17:00 in Port Loko overlaps with 09:00-13:00 in New York.
| Compare with | Port Loko 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.
Port Loko time - Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Port Loko in?
Port Loko uses GMT (UTC). It stays on the same UTC offset all year, with no daylight saving changes.
Does Port Loko observe daylight saving time?
No - Port Loko keeps the same time offset throughout the year.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Port Loko today?
Today the sun rises around 06:36 and sets around 19:14 in Port Loko, about 12h 38m of daylight.
What is the time difference between Port Loko and other cities?
When it is 12:49 in Port Loko, it is 08:49 in New York (4h behind). See the table above for Port Loko's difference from other major cities.
How Alarm.now calculates time in Port Loko
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 Port Loko
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 Port Loko.
| Country | Sierra Leone |
|---|---|
| IANA zone | Africa/Freetown (UTC+00:00) |
| Coordinates | 8.77, -12.79 |
| Population signal | About 21,308 people |
| Today's daylight | Sunrise 06:36, sunset 19:14, 12h 38m 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: 8.77° N, 12.79° W
Population: 21,308
Country: 🇸🇱 Sierra Leone
Timezone: GMT
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Sierra Leone: GMT