Dakar — Local Time

16:51:27
Sunday, July 26, 2026
GMT+1(West Africa Time)UTC+1
Sunrise
05:52
Sunset
17:46
Day Length
11 hr 53 min
Solar Noon
11:49
Sun is highest in the sky
Civil Dawn: 05:31 · Civil Dusk: 18:08
05:5217:46
Golden hour · Morning
05:52 – 06:22
Golden hour · Evening
17:17 – 17:46

Daylight Saving Time

GMT+1 does not observe daylight saving time

🌔Moon Phase

Waxing Gibbous
Illumination: 91%
Moonrise: 15:44 · Moonset: 04:08
Full Moon · 3d

Time Difference

London
16:51Same
Paris
17:51+1h
Athens
18:51+2h
Moscow
18:51+2h
Dubai
19:51+3h
Mumbai
21:21+4h 30m
New York
11:51-5h
Beijing
23:51+7h
Tokyo
00:51+8h
Sydney
01:51+9h

Distance Calculator

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Dakar, Democratic Republic of the Congo
4° 39' S, 19° 10' E

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Frequently Asked Questions

What time is it in Dakar?

The current local time in Dakar, Democratic Republic of the Congo is displayed above in real-time. Dakar uses the GMT+1 timezone (UTC+1).

Does Dakar observe daylight saving time?

No, GMT+1 does not observe daylight saving time. The UTC offset remains UTC+1 year-round.

When does the sun rise and set in Dakar?

Today in Dakar, sunrise is at 05:52 and sunset is at 17:46. The total day length is 11h 53m.

What is the UTC offset for Dakar?

Dakar is in the GMT+1 timezone with a UTC offset of UTC+1. The IANA timezone identifier is Africa/Kinshasa.