Current Time in Dakar, Senegal 🇸🇳
Lat/Long: 14.76° N, 17.37° W
Elevation: 12 m above sea level
Population rank: Largest city in Senegal
Region: Dakar
IANA Timezone: Africa/Dakar
Solar time: clocks run about 1h 10m ahead of the sun
Timezone: GMT
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Senegal: GMT
Daylight Hours in Dakar
Dakar gets 12h 59m of daylight today — sunrise is at 06:39 and sunset is at 19:38.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 15m near the December solstice to 13h 00m near the June solstice.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 12 Jun ● | 05:17 | 06:39 | 13:09 | 16:34 | 19:38 | 21:08 |
| Sat, 13 Jun | 05:17 | 06:39 | 13:09 | 16:34 | 19:39 | 21:09 |
| Sun, 14 Jun | 05:17 | 06:39 | 13:09 | 16:34 | 19:39 | 21:09 |
| Mon, 15 Jun | 05:17 | 06:40 | 13:09 | 16:35 | 19:39 | 21:09 |
| Tue, 16 Jun | 05:17 | 06:40 | 13:10 | 16:35 | 19:40 | 21:10 |
| Wed, 17 Jun | 05:17 | 06:40 | 13:10 | 16:35 | 19:40 | 21:10 |
| Thu, 18 Jun | 05:18 | 06:40 | 13:10 | 16:35 | 19:40 | 21:10 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Dakar
Sunrise
in Dakar
↑
6:39 AM
Sunset
in Dakar
↓
7:38 PM
Day Length
12h 59m
Dawn
in Dakar
6:15 AM
Dusk
in Dakar
8:02 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Dakar
Current Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
13.4%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 03:50
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 17:01
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How Far Is Dakar From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | 4,197 km | NNE (21deg) |
| London | 4,366 km | NNE (17deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 5,317 km | SW (217deg) |
| New York | 6,149 km | NW (310deg) |
| Moscow | 6,503 km | NNE (33deg) |
| Dubai | 7,596 km | ENE (68deg) |
| Mumbai | 9,502 km | ENE (71deg) |
| Los Angeles | 10,062 km | NW (306deg) |
Dakar's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Dakar and you would surface in the open ocean, near 14.8deg S, 162.6deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dakar
What time is it in Dakar right now?
The current local time in Dakar is 02:29 on Friday, June 12, 2026. Dakar follows the Africa/Dakar time zone.
What time zone is Dakar in?
Dakar uses the Africa/Dakar IANA time zone (UTC+00:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Dakar?
Is Dakar on daylight saving time right now?
No — Dakar is not currently observing daylight saving time as of June 12, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Dakar today?
Today in Dakar: sunrise is at 06:39 and sunset is at 19:38, giving 12h 59m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Dakar tonight?
The moon phase over Dakar tonight is Waning Crescent with 13.4% illumination.
What is solar time in Dakar?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Dakar, clocks run about 1h 10m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.