Time in Dakar, Senegal
Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Dakar does not change its clocks
A fixed offset, all year round
Dakar stays on Greenwich Mean Time at UTC+00:00 every day of the year. There is no spring-forward or fall-back here, which puts it with the majority: most of the world's time zones do not observe daylight saving.
That sounds like it makes scheduling simpler, and locally it does — but it introduces a different trap for anyone working with Dakar from a country that does change clocks. The offset between you and Dakar is not constant: it changes when your clocks move, even though nothing changed here. A recurring call that has run at the same local time for months will shift by an hour, from your side, without anyone editing the invite.
When the gap to Dakar changes
Dates in the next year where the difference shifts, by counterpart city
The difference between two cities is not a constant. It changes whenever either side moves its clocks — and because regions switch on different dates, there are short windows each year when the usual gap is wrong. These are the dates that matter for Dakar:
London (United Kingdom)
- From 25 October 2026: Dakar is on the same clock
- From 28 March 2027: Dakar is 1 hour behind London
Paris (France)
- From 25 October 2026: Dakar is 1 hour behind Paris
- From 28 March 2027: Dakar is 2 hours behind Paris
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)
Neither Dakar nor Dubai changes its clocks in the next year, so the gap between them stays fixed. One less thing to track.
Daylight and the sun over Dakar
Dakar sits at 14.69°, -17.44°
Longest day
13h of daylight
Shortest day
11h 15m of daylight
Yearly swing
1h 44m between them
Clock time versus solar time
When the clock in Dakar reads 12:00, the sun is not yet overhead — the civil clock runs 1 hour 10 minutes ahead of mean solar time here. That is a substantial gap, and it is the reason daily rhythms in Dakar can feel shifted relative to the clock: sunrise, lunch and sunset all arrive later in clock terms than the number suggests.
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Best Times to Contact Dakar
Optimal calling and meeting hours
Business Hours
Typically 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM local time
Best for professional calls, meetings, and business inquiries
Personal Calls
Evenings 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM local time
Ideal for catching up with family and friends
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Cultural Business Context
Dakar, Senegal • 07:15 local time
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Times to Avoid
Business hours: 08:00 - 17:00 | Weekend: Sunday, Saturday | Lunch: 13:00 - 14:00
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Places related to Dakar
Cities that share a clock, a country, or an offset
On exactly the same clock as Dakar
These share the Africa/Dakar zone, so they keep the same time as Dakar year-round.
Same offset (UTC+00:00), different part of the world
These sit in other countries but keep the same standard offset as Dakar (Greenwich Mean Time). They will not necessarily change clocks on the same dates, so the match can be seasonal rather than permanent.
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Common Questions About Dakar Time
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Dakar in?
Dakar operates in the Africa/Dakar time zone, known as Greenwich Mean Time, currently UTC+00:00. This clock applies that offset directly from the IANA time zone database.
Does Dakar observe daylight saving time?
No. Dakar stays on Greenwich Mean Time at UTC+00:00 all year and does not observe daylight saving time. Note that the difference between you and Dakar can still change when your own clocks shift.
What's the time difference between Dakar and my location?
The time comparison tool above shows the current time difference. You can also use our meeting coordinator to find the best times for calls across different time zones.
How accurate is this Dakar clock?
Our clock synchronizes with your device's time and applies the official Africa/Dakar time zone offset. It updates every second and automatically handles daylight saving time, ensuring accuracy within a second.
Can I use this for scheduling meetings in Dakar?
Yes! This tool is perfect for scheduling. Use the meeting coordinator above to compare multiple time zones and find optimal meeting times that work for everyone in Dakar and other locations.
Time Zone Facts About Dakar
Interesting information about Dakar's time
IANA identifier
Africa/Dakar
Standard time name
Greenwich Mean Time
Standard offset
UTC+00:00
Daylight saving
Not observed — the offset is fixed year-round
Region
Africa