Current local time in Dakar, Senegal
GMT · UTC+00:00 · Greenwich Mean Time
About Dakar
Dakar, Senegal uses the Greenwich Mean Time time zone (Africa/Dakar), currently UTC+00:00. It is the capital of Senegal. Population: about 2,476,400.
| Country: | Senegal |
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| Coordinates: | 14°42′N / 17°27′W |
| Population: | 2,476,400 |
| Currency: | West African CFA franc (XOF) |
| Languages: | French |
| Country calling code: | +221 |
Time zone in Dakar
| IANA time zone: | Africa/Dakar |
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| Time zone name: | Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC+00:00 |
| UTC time now: |
Daylight saving time
Dakar does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+00:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Dakar today
| Sunrise: | 07:02 |
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| Sunset: | 18:46 |
| Solar noon: | 12:54 |
| Day length: | 11h 44m |
| Civil twilight: | 06:40 – 19:08 |
Calculated for 2026-10-21 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (GMT) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Dakar
- London−1 hDakar is 1 hour behind London
- New York+4 hDakar is 4 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja−1 hDakar is 1 hour behind Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Dakar time
What time zone is Dakar in?
Dakar uses the IANA time zone Africa/Dakar (Greenwich Mean Time). The current offset is UTC+00:00.
Does Dakar observe daylight saving time?
Dakar does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+00:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Dakar and London?
Right now Dakar is 1 hour behind London. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Dakar and New York?
Right now Dakar is 4 hours ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.