Current time in Dakar
The current time in Dakar, Senegal is shown live on this page. Dakar is in the Africa/Dakar timezone, which has a UTC offset of UTC+00:00 (GMT). Dakar does not observe daylight saving time, so its UTC offset of UTC+00:00 remains constant year-round. Dakar has a population of approximately 1.1M people. Dakar uses XOF and the international calling code for Senegal is ++221.
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Dakar, Senegal
Timezone
Africa/Dakar
UTC offset
UTC+00:00
Standard
GMT
DST
No regular shift
Local time guide
Time in Dakar for calls, travel, and planning
Use this page when you need the live local time in Dakar for meetings, travel plans, event schedules, support hours, or international calls. London is currently 1 hour ahead of Dakar. New York is currently 4 hours behind Dakar.
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Timezone
Africa/Dakar
UTC Offset
UTC+00:00
Abbreviation
GMT
DST
Not active
Region
Sub-Saharan Africa
Country
Senegal
State / Area
Dakar
Calling Code
+221
Nearest timezone boundary
Closest city in a different timezone
The nearest major city that uses a different timezone is Conakry, approximately 708 km away. Conakry uses the Africa/Conakry timezone. When it is the current time in Dakar, the time in Conakry is different by 0 hours.
City profile
Useful local details for Dakar
Dakar is located in Senegal, Senegal, in the Africa continent. The primary language spoken here is French. The city has a population of approximately 1.1M, ranking it #204 in Senegal by size. For timezone purposes, Dakar uses Africa/Dakar (UTC+00:00). It does not observe daylight saving time, so its UTC offset stays consistent year-round.
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Daylight Saving Time
Dakar does not observe daylight saving time, so its clock stays consistent throughout the year.
Dakar does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
Time comparison
When it is midnight in Dakar
Here is what time it is in other major cities when it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Dakar. This is useful for planning calls and understanding the time difference at a fixed reference point.
Daylight hours
Approximate daylight in Dakar
Based on Dakar's latitude (14.7°N), the estimated daylight duration for this month is approximately 12.9 hours, with sunrise around 5:34 AM and sunset around 6:26 PM. Being near the equator, Dakar experiences relatively consistent daylight year-round, with only small seasonal variation.
Best time to call
Planning calls with Dakar
For work calls, the standard business window in Dakar is roughly 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM GMT. If the other party is in a distant timezone, verify the exact date before sending a calendar invite — daylight saving transitions can shift the overlap by an hour without warning.
Business hours in Dakar (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM) overlap with London starting at 10:00 AM. The best window for calls between these two cities is 8 hours per day. Business hours overlap: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM in Dakar time.
Local planning notes
Best call window
The optimal window for calls between Dakar and London is 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM in Dakar time (8 overlapping hours).
Daylight saving impact
Dakar does not observe DST, so its UTC offset of UTC+00:00 stays constant year-round. This makes it a reliable reference point for long-term scheduling.
Travel essentials
For travel and business planning, Dakar uses XOF and the calling code for Senegal is +221. Languages spoken here include French. The city has a population of around 1.1M, making it a local reference point for timezone planning in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Timezone context
The nearest timezone boundary is 708 km away at Conakry (GMT). This is a moderate distance, but the timezone difference can affect daily coordination.
Popular conversions
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Cities near Dakar in different timezones
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