Current Time in Dakar, Senegal

Time Zone Information

Time Zone

GMT

IANA Identifier

Africa/Dakar

UTC Offset

UTC+0

Country

Senegal (SN)

Location Details

Coordinates

14.7167°, -17.4677°

Population

1.1M

Status

Capital City

Nearby Airports

• Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) — 47 km

Nearby Cities

• Abidjan — Ivory Coast
• Abuja — Nigeria
• Accra — Ghana
• Algiers — Algeria
• Amsterdam — Netherlands
• Barcelona — Spain
• Belgrade — Serbia
• Berlin — Germany

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Frequently Asked Questions

What time zone is Dakar in?

Dakar is in the GMT time zone (Africa/Dakar), which is UTC+0 from Coordinated Universal Time.

Does Dakar observe Daylight Saving Time?

Dakar uses the Africa/Dakar IANA timezone identifier. Whether DST is observed depends on the region's local regulations. Check the current local time above for the most accurate information.

What is the current local time in Dakar?

The live clock at the top of this page shows the real-time current local time in Dakar, Senegal. It updates every second.

What is the UTC offset for Dakar?

Dakar has a UTC offset of UTC+0. This means it is 0 hours ahead of UTC.

What airports serve Dakar?

Dakar is served by Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS).