Current local time in Dakar, Senegal
The live clock above shows the time in Dakar. Dakar is in the Africa/Dakar time zone, UTC+0 right now (GMT).
| Country | Senegal |
|---|---|
| Region | Dakar |
| Population | about 2.5 million |
| Coordinates | 14.72° N, 17.47° W |
| Time zone | Africa/Dakar |
| Abbreviation | GMT |
| UTC offset | UTC+0 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Dakar doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+0 (GMT) all year.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 7:14 AM | 7:20 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 6:41 AM | 7:41 PM | 12 h 59 min |
| September equinox | 6:58 AM | 7:06 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | 7:30 AM | 6:45 PM | 11 h 15 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Dakar at about 1:18 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 70 minutes ahead of the sun, because Dakar sits at 17.5° W, while its time zone is centred on 0.0° E.
Dakar time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Dakar |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 5 hours behind in Jan, 4 hours behind in Jul | |
| Los Angeles | 8 hours behind in Jan, 7 hours behind in Jul | |
| London | same time in Jan, 1 hour ahead in Jul | |
| Paris | 1 hour ahead in Jan, 2 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Dubai | 4 hours ahead | |
| Mumbai | 5.5 hours ahead | |
| Shanghai | 8 hours ahead | |
| Tokyo | 9 hours ahead | |
| Sydney | 11 hours ahead in Jan, 10 hours ahead in Jul |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Dakar |
|---|---|---|
| Thies | 59 km (37 mi) | same time |
| Diourbel | 133 km (83 mi) | same time |
| Kaolack | 161 km (100 mi) | same time |
| Saint-Louis, Mauritania | 178 km (111 mi) | same time |
| Brikama, Gambia | 182 km (113 mi) | same time |
| Ziguinchor | 269 km (167 mi) | same time |
| Bissau, Guinea-Bissau | 376 km (234 mi) | same time |
| Nouakchott, Mauritania | 407 km (253 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Senegal
Questions people ask
What time zone is Dakar in?
Dakar is in the Africa/Dakar time zone, UTC+0, all year.
Does Dakar have daylight saving time?
Dakar doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+0 (GMT) all year.
Why isn't noon in Dakar when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Dakar's clocks follow a zone centred on 0.0° E, so on standard time they run about 70 minutes ahead of the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).