Current time in Dakar, Senegal
00:06:08
Sunday, 15 November 2026
UTC offset
UTC+00:00
Africa/Dakar
Sunrise
07:12
Today
Sunset
18:39
11h 27m of daylight
No daylight saving: Dakar stays at UTC+00:00 all year.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Dakar in?
Dakar is in the Greenwich Mean Time zone, Africa/Dakar in the IANA database, currently at UTC+00:00.
Does Dakar have daylight saving time?
No. Dakar keeps the same time all year.
What is the best time to call Dakar?
Business hours in Dakar usually run from 09:00 to 17:00 local time. Use the meeting planner to find an hour that suits both sides, and check the public holidays in Senegal before you book. Open the meeting planner on DaySchedule