UTC +00:00
GMT - Currently observed in Senegal
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The IANA time zone identifier for Senegal is
Africa/Dakar
Time difference from Senegal
All times shown live - Bars indicate offset from Senegal (centre = same time).
Country Facts
| Country | 🇸🇳 Senegal |
| Region | Africa |
| Subregion | Western Africa |
| ISO Code | SN / SEN |
| IANA Zone | Africa/Dakar |
| UTC Offset | +00:00 |
| DST Active | No |
| Currency | XOF - West African CFA Franc |
| Population | 17,200,000 |
| Area | 196,722 km² |
| Calling Code | ++221 |
| Languages | French |
| Cities | 4 |
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| City | Local Time | IANA Zone | Capital |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dakar | 19:45 | Africa/Dakar | Capital |
| Touba | 19:45 | Africa/Dakar | - |
| Thiès | 19:45 | Africa/Dakar | - |
| Ziguinchor | 19:45 | Africa/Dakar | - |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current time in Senegal? + −
The current local time in Senegal is shown live at the top of this page, updated every second.
The primary IANA time zone is
Africa/Dakar,
currently at UTC+00:00 (GMT).
The exact time right now is
19:45:38
on Sunday, 09 August 2026.
Does Senegal observe Daylight Saving Time? + −
Senegal is not currently observing Daylight Saving Time.
The active offset is UTC+00:00 (GMT).
DST rules are maintained in the IANA tz database under the
Africa/Dakar zone entry.
What UTC offset is Senegal? + −
Senegal is currently at UTC+00:00,
using the abbreviation GMT.
The IANA time zone identifier is
Africa/Dakar.
To convert a time to or from Senegal, use the
Time Zone Converter.
What is the capital of Senegal? + −
The capital of Senegal is Dakar.
It uses the
Africa/Dakar IANA time zone.
See the Dakar time page for the live local clock and full timezone details.
What currency does Senegal use? + −
Senegal uses the West African CFA Franc
(
XOF) as its official currency.
The international calling code is ++221.