Current Local Time in Dakar
Dakar, Senegal (GMT)
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Dakar is located in the Africa/Dakar timezone in Senegal.
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Africa/DakarData: IANA Time Zone Database
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☀️Climate
Hot semi-arid with dry season (November-May) and wet season. Temperatures 20-32°C, ocean breezes provide relief.
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📍About Dakar Time Zone
Dakar is located in the Africa/Dakar time zone (UTC+0). As a major metropolitan city in Senegal, Dakar serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in Dakar is 5 hours ahead of New York.
When planning calls or meetings with Dakar, consider that standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM local time. Dakar does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so the UTC offset remains constant throughout the year at UTC+0.
Dakar has a population of approximately 1.2M. The local currency is the West African CFA Franc (CFA). To call Dakar from abroad, use the country code +221 33. The primary language spoken is French, Wolof.
For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, Dakar time is 5 hours ahead of New York, and same time as London. This makes Dakar conveniently aligned with European business hours. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.
Quick Facts: Dakar Time
- • Time Zone: Africa/Dakar (UTC+0)
- • Daylight Saving: Not observed
- • Country: Senegal (SN)
- • Coordinates: 14.69°, -17.44°
- • Calling Code: +221 33