Time in Senegal
Capital · Dakar
Time zone in Senegal
| Time zone | Local time | Offset | DST | Example city |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Africa/Dakar Greenwich Mean Time |
UTC+00:00 | No | Dakar |
About Senegal
| Official name: | Republic of Senegal |
|---|---|
| Capital: | Dakar |
| Region: | Africa · Western Africa |
| Population: | 18,593,258 |
| Currency: | West African CFA franc (XOF, CFA) |
| Calling code: | +221 |
| Languages: | French |
| ISO codes: | SN / SEN |
| Internet domain: | .sn |
Cities in Senegal
- Dakar
- Pikine
- Touba
- Thiès
- Rufisque
- Thiès Nones
- Saint-Louis
- Kaolack
- Ziguinchor
- Diourbel
- Tiébo
- Tambacounda
- Mbacké
- Bargny
- Louga
- Kolda
- Saraya
- Diamniadio
- Richard-Toll
- Sébikhotane
- Sali
- Mboro
- Fatick
- Bambey
- Joal-Fadiout
- N’diareme limamoulaye
- Dara
- Kaffrine
- Ndibène Dahra
- Kahone
- Bignona
- Pourham
- Vélingara
- Nioro du Rip
- Kébémer
- Sédhiou
- Mékhé
- Kédougou
- Nguékhokh
- Pout
- Kayar
- Guinguinéo
- Matam
- Mermoz Boabab
Public holidays in Senegal 2026
Full list ›- 1 Jan — Nouvel An
- 20 Mar — Fête de fin du Ramadan estimated
- 4 Apr — Fête nationale
- 6 Apr — Lundi de Pâques
- 1 May — Fête du travail
- 14 May — Ascension
- 25 May — Lundi de Pentecôte
- 27 May — Fête du mouton estimated
Frequently asked questions about time in Senegal
How many time zones does Senegal have?
Senegal uses one time zone: Greenwich Mean Time (Africa/Dakar, currently UTC+00:00).
Does Senegal use daylight saving time?
No. None of Senegal’s time zones change their clocks for daylight saving time in the next 12 months.
What time is it in Dakar, the capital of Senegal?
See the live clock on the Dakar time page. Dakar uses Africa/Dakar.