Current Date And Time In Masaka, Sierra Leone
Thursday, 13 August 2026
11:21:28 GMT
State: Northern Province
Currency: Sierra Leonean Leone (SLL)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (GMT)
Population: 3,219
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Masaka, a city in Northern Province, Sierra Leone in Africa. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Masaka — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Masaka | |
| State | Northern Province | |
| Country | Sierra Leone | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 3,219 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Northern Province | #23 of 28 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | Sierra Leonean Leone | |
| Code ISO-4217 | SLL | |
| Symbol | Le | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +232 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 00 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .sl | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 129 | |
| In Feet | 423 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 8.66 | |
| Longitude | -11.8 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 8.665° N 11.803° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 8° 39' 54" N 11° 48' 9" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 8° 39.9' N 11° 48.16' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Northern Province Capital | 36 km Northwest of Makeni | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Forécariah, Guinea (165 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +00:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | No Daylight Saving Time, same UTC offset for all year | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 06:38 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 07:05 PM | |
| Day Length | 12h 27m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Africa/Freetown |
Masaka is a city situated in Northern Province, Sierra Leone, within Africa. GeoNames classifies Masaka as a Populated Place. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in Northern Province
The latitude and longitude of Masaka pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 129 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Masaka on the map
Masaka runs on UTC +00:00. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries
Payments and pricing in Masaka run on Sierra Leonean Leone (SLL), shown with the symbol Le. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Masaka exchange rates
To ring a number in Masaka from outside Sierra Leone, dial +232 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Masaka and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Masaka ranks #23 of 28 cities in Northern Province. It lies about 36 km Northwest of Makeni, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Northern Province market. › Cities near Masaka
Masaka has a recorded population of approximately 3,219 people. That places it #23 of 28 cities with population data in Northern Province. Browse more cities in Northern Province for comparison.
Masaka is part of Northern Province in Sierra Leone. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Masaka keeps UTC +00:00. Today the sun rises around 06:38 AM and sets around 07:05 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Masaka price in Sierra Leonean leone (SLL), written with the symbol Le. Check live rates on our Masaka currency page.
Masaka is about 36 km Northwest of Makeni, the capital of Northern Province. See cities near Masaka for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Masaka lands you closest to Forécariah, Guinea, about 165 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Masaka sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
