Dakar, Senegal
Sunday, May 17, 2026 • UTC+0 (GMT)
The current local time in Dakar, Senegal is 15:34:41.
Quick Facts
- Country
- Senegal
- Region
- Africa
- Population
- 2,646,503
- Coordinates
- 14.69° N, 17.44° W
- Time Zone
- Africa/Dakar
- Currency
- Franc (XOF)
- Languages
- French, Wolof, Fula, mnk
- Country Area
- 196,190 km²
Time Difference Between Dakar and Major Cities
| CITY | LOCAL TIME | DIFFERENCE |
|---|---|---|
| Time in New York | 4h behind | |
| Time in London | 1h ahead | |
| Time in Tokyo | 9h ahead | |
| Time in Sydney | 10h ahead | |
| Time in Dubai | 4h ahead | |
| Time in Singapore | 8h ahead | |
| Time in Los Angeles | 7h behind | |
| Time in Paris | 2h ahead |
Weather in Dakar
Current weather conditions in Dakar including temperature, humidity, wind speed, visibility and a five day weather forecast.
24°C
Partly Cloudy
Humidity
66%
Wind
17.4 km/h
Visibility
19 km
25°
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Cities Near Dakar
- Time in Pikine10 km
- Time in Guédiawaye10 km
- Time in Rufisque19 km
- Time in Bargny23 km
Cities in the Same Time Zone as Dakar
Popular Time Differences
- Time difference between Dakar and New York
- Time difference between Dakar and London
- Time difference between Dakar and Tokyo
- Time difference between Dakar and Sydney
- Time difference between Dakar and Dubai
- Time difference between Dakar and Singapore
- Time difference between Dakar and Los Angeles
- Time difference between Dakar and Paris
Map of Dakar
Map showing the location of Dakar at coordinates 14.6937, -17.44406.
About Dakar Time
Dakar is located in Africa, Senegaland follows the Africa/Dakar time zone. The city has a population of approximately 2,646,503 people.
The current local time in Dakar is determined by the Africa/Dakar time zone. This time zone is used across several cities in the region and ensures consistent local time for residents and businesses.
On this page, you can find the exact current time in Dakar, compare time differences with other cities around the world, and view additional information such as sunrise and sunset times, weather conditions, and nearby cities that share the same time zone.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dakar
What time zone is Dakar in?
Dakar is in the Africa/Dakar time zone (GMT) in Senegal.
What is the current UTC offset for Dakar?
Dakar is currently at UTC+0.
Does Dakar observe daylight saving time?
No, Dakar does not observe daylight saving time. The UTC offset (UTC+0) stays constant year-round.
How can I check the current local time in Dakar?
The live clock at the top of this page shows the exact current local time in Dakar, Senegal, updated every second.