Sunrise
07:01
LOCAL TIME IN DAKAR
Current time in Dakar, Senegal
It is 11:15 am on Thursday, 15 October 2026 in Dakar. Dakar is in the Africa/Dakar time zone, UTC+00:00, and is 1 hour behind of London.
GMT · UTC+00:00No daylight savingCalling code +221
LIVE LOCAL TIME
Dakar
11:15:53
Thursday, 15 October 2026
Working hoursUTC+00:00
46% of the day in Dakar has passed
A little moment in DakarSunrise and sunset in Dakar today
Local times for 15 October 2026. Calculated from the city’s coordinates.
☀ The sun is up. 7h 34m of daylight left.
Solar noon
12:55
Sunset
18:50
Day length
11h 48m
Dakar time zone facts
Everything you need before you call, travel or plan a meeting.
Time zone
Africa/Dakar
Abbreviation: GMTUTC offset now
UTC+00:00
UTC is the shared world time reference.Daylight saving
Not used
No clock change in the next 12 months.Calling code
+221
International dialling code for Senegal.Coordinates
14.72°N, 17.47°W
Used for sunrise and sunset times.Country
AfricaDakar time difference with world cities
How far ahead or behind Dakar is right now.
| City | Time now | Difference from Dakar |
|---|---|---|
| Time in London | 12:15:53 | Dakar is 1 hour behind |
| Time in New York | 07:15:53 | Dakar is 4 hours ahead |
| Time in Los Angeles | 04:15:53 | Dakar is 7 hours ahead |
| Time in Dubai | 15:15:53 | Dakar is 4 hours behind |
| Time in New Delhi | 16:45:53 | Dakar is 5 hours 30 minutes behind |
| Time in Singapore | 19:15:53 | Dakar is 8 hours behind |
| Time in Tokyo | 20:15:53 | Dakar is 9 hours behind |
| Time in Sydney | 22:15:53 | Dakar is 11 hours behind |
| UTC | 11:15:53 | Dakar is same time |
Best time to call Dakar
Office hours of 9 am to 5 pm in Dakar today look like this elsewhere.
London10:00 – 18:00Thu 15 Oct
New York05:00 – 13:00Thu 15 Oct
Dubai13:00 – 21:00Thu 15 Oct
Sydney20:00 – 04:00Thu 15 Oct
Questions about time in Dakar
What time is it in Dakar now?
The current time in Dakar is 11:15 am on Thursday, 15 October 2026 (UTC+00:00). The clock at the top of this page updates every second.
What time zone is Dakar in?
Dakar uses the Africa/Dakar time zone (GMT). The current UTC offset is UTC+00:00.
Does Dakar observe daylight saving time?
No. Dakar does not use daylight saving time, so the clocks stay on UTC+00:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Dakar and London?
Dakar is 1 hour behind of London right now. Differences can change when either place changes its clocks.
What is the time difference between Dakar and New York?
Dakar is 4 hours ahead of New York right now.
What is the country calling code for Senegal?
The international calling code for Senegal is +221. Before calling, check that it is a good local time: weekdays from 9 am to 5 pm are a helpful starting point.
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