Current Date And Time In Western Area, Sierra Leone
Friday, 31 July 2026
12:30:23 GMT
Capital: Freetown
Currency: Sierra Leonean Leone (SLL)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (GMT)
Area: 696.00 km²
State Code: W
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Western Area, a state or region of Sierra Leone in Africa. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Western Area — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
Key Benefits: Location intelligence for market research • Real-time local date & time for global scheduling • Currency data for financial planning • GPS coordinates for logistics & route planning • Dialing code for telecom setup • State-level data for strategic decision-making
| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| State | ||
| Full Name | Western Area | |
| State Capital | Freetown | |
| State Code | W | |
| Country | Sierra Leone | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Area | ||
| Area in km2 | 696.00 | |
| Area in mi2 | 268.73 | |
| Area Rank in Country | Rank #5 | |
| Percentage of Sierra Leone Area | 0.97% | |
| 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 | 16 | |
| In Feet | 52 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 8.31 | |
| Longitude | -13.04 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 8.311° N 13.036° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 8° 18' 41" N 13° 2' 8" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 8° 18.69' N 13° 2.14' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Nearest State in Another Country | Conakry, Guinea (152 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 | 🔥 06:42 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 07:14 PM | |
| Day Length | 12h 31m |
Below is a list of the largest cities and urban centers in Western Area, sorted by total population. Each city profile features dynamic geographical data, GPS coordinates and population metrics, providing location intelligence and regional intelligence data for logistics planning, route optimization and business market research within Sierra Leone.
Western Area is an administrative region of Sierra Leone, located in Africa. It forms a key geographic and administrative unit within Sierra Leone's national structure. Business professionals, travel planners, logistics teams and location analysts rely on data from Western Area for market research, site selection, supply chain optimization and strategic decision-making. › Explore all states of Sierra Leone
Precise GPS coordinates of Western Area enable accurate mapping for logistics planning, delivery route optimization and supply chain management. The geographic position of Western Area within Sierra Leone plays a vital role in regional connectivity, transportation infrastructure and proximity analysis for businesses entering Africa markets. › View Western Area on map
Understanding the local time zone of Western Area is essential for scheduling international calls, coordinating cross-border operations and planning virtual business meetings. The UTC offset for this region directly affects trading hours, financial transactions and real-time communications with global teams operating across different time zones. › Compare country time zones
The official currency used in Western Area is Sierra Leonean leone (SLL). Accurate currency data is critical for financial planning, international trade, foreign exchange operations and travel expense budgeting. Businesses expanding into Sierra Leone need this information for pricing strategies, payment processing and cross-border financial reporting. › Browse all country currencies
The international dialing code and phone prefix for Western Area are essential for businesses setting up customer service lines, call centers and international communication networks. Telecommunications professionals rely on accurate dialing data for VoIP configuration, PBX systems and remote workforce management across Sierra Leone. › View all country calling codes
Western Area is one of the administrative divisions that shapes the geographic identity of Sierra Leone in Africa. Professionals in location intelligence, regional planning and demographic analysis use state-level data to drive informed decisions — from elevation and GPS data to time zone alignment and internet domain details. › Nearby states | Cities in Western Area
Western Area covers an area of approximately 696.00 square kilometers (268.73 square miles). This is about 0.97% of Sierra Leone's total area. For comparative analysis of country and region sizes, explore our geographic database.
The capital city of Western Area is Freetown. It serves as the administrative and political centre of the region within Sierra Leone. The national capital of Sierra Leone is Freetown.
Western Area follows the +00:00 timezone — the same as its parent country Sierra Leone. Understanding timezone differences is crucial for international business operations and coordinating with partners across regions.
The currency used in Western Area is the Sierra Leonean leone (SLL), represented by the symbol Le — the official currency of Sierra Leone. For exchange rates and conversion tools, visit our international currency database.
