Freetown Prayer Times
Today's namaz and salah times for Freetown, Sierra Leone: Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, Isha, plus Azan times and Qibla direction.
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Today's Prayer Time
Today prayer times in Freetown
- Fajr: 5:25 AM
- Sunrise: 6:41 AM
- Dhuhr: 1:00 PM
- Asr: 4:24 PM
- Maghrib: 7:16 PM
- Isha: 8:27 PM
Islamic Resources for Freetown
About Freetown
Freetown is the capital and largest city of Sierra Leone, a major Atlantic port and the country's main economic, financial, cultural, educational, and political centre, serving as the seat of the national government in the Western Area. It has a population of around 951,000, with the 2024 census recording about 1.35 million residents. This page lists today's Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha times for the city's Muslim community.
Freetown sits on the Atlantic coast in the Western Area of Sierra Leone, at a low elevation of about 26 metres, and functions as the country's principal port and gateway for trade. As the capital and largest city, it concentrates Sierra Leone's economic, financial, cultural, and educational life, and it is the home of the national government.
With a population of roughly 951,000, and about 1.35 million recorded in the 2024 census, Freetown is the most populous urban centre in the country. Its coastal setting and role as the seat of government make it the focal point of national administration and commerce, and a diverse community is served by mosques across the city's neighbourhoods.
Prayer Times in Freetown
Freetown observes Greenwich Mean Time (UTC+0) year-round with no daylight saving, so the daily prayer schedule shifts only gradually with the seasons. Lying close to the equator at about 8.5°N, the city sees little variation in day length across the year, which keeps Fajr, Maghrib, and the other prayers within a fairly narrow window from month to month, with only a modest swing between the longer and shorter days. Times on this page are calculated using the Muslim World League method.
Ramadan in Freetown
During Ramadan, Muslims in Freetown observe the daily fast from Fajr until Maghrib, planning the pre-dawn suhoor and the evening iftar around the times shown on this page. Because the city lies near the equator, the length of the fasting day stays relatively steady throughout the year, so the gap between Fajr and Maghrib does not change dramatically regardless of which season Ramadan falls in.
As across Sierra Leone, the start and end of Ramadan follow the sighting of the new moon, so the exact dates shift each year on the Gregorian calendar. Checking the daily Fajr and Maghrib times here helps households and mosques across Freetown coordinate suhoor, iftar, and the evening prayers throughout the month.
Prayer Time Questions for Freetown
What method is used to calculate prayer times in Freetown?
Prayer times for Freetown on this page are calculated using the Muslim World League method, a widely used standard for determining Fajr and Isha angles.
Does Freetown change its clocks for daylight saving time?
No. Freetown stays on Greenwich Mean Time (UTC+0) all year with no daylight saving, so prayer times shift only gradually with the seasons rather than jumping by an hour.
Which direction is the Qibla from Freetown?
The Qibla from Freetown is approximately 69°, which is toward the east-northeast in the direction of the Kaaba in Mecca.
Do prayer times in Freetown change much through the year?
Not greatly. Freetown lies close to the equator at about 8.5°N, so day length stays fairly constant year-round and the daily prayer times move only modestly between seasons.
What time zone does Freetown use for prayer times?
Freetown uses Greenwich Mean Time (UTC+0). All prayer times shown on this page are given in that local time.
How can I find today's prayer times for Freetown?
The live grid on this page shows today's Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha times for Freetown, updated each day for the city's local time.
Prayer Time FAQ for Freetown
What time is Fajr prayer in Freetown today?
Fajr prayer time in Freetown today is 5:25 AM. This is the dawn prayer performed before sunrise.
What time is Dhuhr prayer in Freetown today?
Dhuhr prayer time in Freetown today is 1:00 PM. Dhuhr is the midday prayer, prayed once the sun has passed its highest point.
What time is Asr prayer in Freetown today?
Asr prayer time in Freetown today is 4:24 PM. Asr is the afternoon prayer.
What time is Maghrib prayer in Freetown today?
Maghrib prayer time in Freetown today is 7:16 PM. Maghrib is performed just after sunset.
What time is Isha prayer in Freetown today?
Isha prayer time in Freetown today is 8:27 PM. Isha is the night prayer, the last of the five daily prayers.
What time is Jummah (Friday prayer) in Freetown?
Jummah, the Friday congregational prayer, replaces Dhuhr and is prayed at midday in Freetown, around 1:00 PM. The khutbah timing varies between mosques, so check with your local masjid.
What is the Qibla direction from Freetown?
The Qibla from Freetown is 69°, facing east toward the Kaaba in Mecca.
Prayer Time Details for Freetown
Fajr
Fajr prayer time today in Freetown is 5:25 AM.
Dhuhr
Dhuhr prayer time today in Freetown is 1:00 PM.
Asr
Asr prayer time today in Freetown is 4:24 PM.
Maghrib
Maghrib prayer time today in Freetown is 7:16 PM.
Isha
Isha prayer time today in Freetown is 8:27 PM.
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