Current Time in Dakar, Senegal
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Tuesday, November 3, 2026
GMTUTC+0
Dakar time zone
Time Zone
Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)
IANA: Africa/Dakar
UTC Offset
UTC+0
Daylight Saving Time
Not observed
Same offset all year
Coordinates
14.69° N, 17.44° W
Sunrise
7:05 AM
Sunset
6:40 PM
Sun times for Nov 3, 2026 (local date) · 11 hours 35 minutes of daylight.
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Dakar to New York | -5 hours | |
| Dakar to London | Same time | |
| Dakar to Dubai | +4 hours | |
| Dakar to New Delhi | +5 hours 30 minutes | |
| Dakar to Tokyo | +9 hours |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead of Dakar. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
About time in Dakar
What time zone is Dakar in?
Dakar is on Greenwich Mean Time (IANA time zone Africa/Dakar), which is GMT (UTC+0) all year.
Does Dakar observe daylight saving time?
No. Dakar does not change its clocks for daylight saving time, so it stays on GMT (UTC+0) all year. Its time difference with places that do observe daylight saving time changes during the year.
What is the time difference between Dakar and New York?
On Tuesday, November 3, 2026, New York is 5 hours behind Dakar. The difference can change when either city switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Dakar?
On Tuesday, November 3, 2026, the sun rises at 7:05 AM and sets at 6:40 PM local time, giving 11 hours 35 minutes of daylight.
Is all of Senegal on the same time as Dakar?
Yes. Senegal uses a single time zone, so Dakar has the same local time as the rest of the country.