Time Difference between Dakar and Chicago
Dakar (UTC+0) → Chicago (UTC-5)
🕐 Interactive Time Explorer
When it's 17:00 in Dakar, it's 12:00 in Chicago
Drag the slider to see corresponding times in both cities
🤝 Best Meeting Times
Dakar & Chicago✓ Perfect Match (3 hours)
◐ Extended Hours (7 hours)
✈️ Travel Information
Distance
7,293 km
Est. Flight Time
~9.6h
Time Difference
-5h
Work Hours Overlap
3h
Limited
🔴 Office Closed
Tomorrow 14:00
14:00 - 17:00
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Dakar
01:00
Chicago
09:00
Dakar
04:00
Chicago
12:00
Dakar
07:00
Chicago
15:00
Dakar
10:00
Chicago
18:00
Dakar
13:00
Chicago
21:00
Dakar
16:00
Chicago
00:00
Dakar
19:00
Chicago (-1)
03:00
Dakar
22:00
Chicago (-1)
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Time Difference Between Dakar and Chicago
Dakar, Senegal and Chicago, United States are separated by a time difference of 5 hours. When it's noon in Dakar, it's 5 hours earlier in Chicago.
Dakar operates on Africa/Dakar timezone, while Chicago uses America/Chicago. Both cities may observe Daylight Saving Time at different dates, which can temporarily change the time difference by an hour.
Best Time to Call
To catch business hours in both cities, consider scheduling calls during late afternoon in Dakar.
Flight Considerations
The distance between Dakar and Chicago is approximately 7,293 km. A direct flight typically takes around 9.6 hours. When traveling, remember that your arrival time will be in local time. Use our Flight Time Calculator for accurate arrival predictions.