Time in Dakar
Senegal · Time zone Africa/Dakar
Sunday, October 11, 2026 · UTC
Africa/Dakar
SN
07:00 AM
06:52 PM
Local time and time zone of Dakar
This page shows the local time in Dakar based on the IANA time zone Africa/Dakar. The time is recalculated directly in your browser to account for daylight saving rules where they apply.
Use this page to plan a call, a meeting or a trip, and to quickly compare Dakar with other cities.
Dakar does not observe seasonal daylight saving time, so its offset from UTC stays constant year-round.
Comparison with major business hubs
Time difference between Dakar and five major global business hubs, with the approximate window where standard office hours (9am–6pm local time) overlap on both sides.
UTC-04:00
Time difference: +4h
Suggested window: 13:00–18:00
UTC+01:00
Time difference: -1h
Suggested window: 09:00–17:00
UTC+04:00
Time difference: -4h
Suggested window: 09:00–14:00
UTC+09:00
Time difference: -9h
Little to no overlap with typical office hours
UTC+11:00
Time difference: -11h
Little to no overlap with typical office hours
Frequently asked questions
What time is it in Dakar?
The current time in Dakar is calculated live from the Africa/Dakar time zone, shown at the top of this page.
What time zone does Dakar use?
Dakar (SN) uses the IANA time zone Africa/Dakar.
What is the time difference between Dakar and UTC?
Dakar is currently UTC relative to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
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