PlanetClocksCurrent local time in Dakar
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Time zone facts
- Time zone
- Greenwich Mean Time
- IANA zone
- Africa/Dakar
- Current UTC offset
- UTC+0
- Daylight saving time
- No
- Country
- Senegal
- Region
- Dakar
- Population
- 2,646,503
- Coordinates
- 14.69° N, 17.44° W
- Elevation
- 12 m
Dakar is the capital of Senegal, with a population of about 2,646,503. It uses the Greenwich Mean Time time zone (IANA identifier Africa/Dakar).
Dakar does not observe daylight saving time, so the clock stays on UTC+0 all year round. The time difference with places that do change their clocks — such as most of Europe and North America — therefore shifts by one hour twice a year.
Other cities on the same clock include Abidjan, Bamako, Casablanca, Kumasi, Ouagadougou, Lomé.
Because Dakar lies at 14.69° N, 17.44° W, the length of the day changes only slightly through the year: around the June solstice there are about 13 h 00 min of daylight, and around the December solstice about 11 h 16 min.
Time difference with other cities
Sunrise and sunset through the year (2027)
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 7:14 AM | 7:20 PM | 12 h 06 min |
| June solstice | 6:41 AM | 7:41 PM | 13 h 00 min |
| September equinox | 6:58 AM | 7:06 PM | 12 h 07 min |
| December solstice | 7:29 AM | 6:45 PM | 11 h 16 min |
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Dakar in?
Dakar is in the Greenwich Mean Time time zone, IANA identifier Africa/Dakar. The UTC offset is UTC+0.
Does Dakar have daylight saving time?
No. Dakar stays on UTC+0 all year.
What is the time difference between Dakar and New York?
In January New York is 5 hours behind Dakar, and in July it is 4 hours behind Dakar, because of daylight saving time.
What is the time difference between Dakar and Los Angeles?
In January Los Angeles is 8 hours behind Dakar, and in July it is 7 hours behind Dakar, because of daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Dakar?
Sunrise and sunset times change daily; today's times are shown at the top of this page. Around the June solstice, the sun rises at about 6:41 AM and sets at about 7:41 PM; around the December solstice it rises at about 7:29 AM and sets at about 6:45 PM (local time).