Time in Senegal Now

Senegal follows Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), which runs on UTC +0 throughout the year. The country does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so the time remains the same in all seasons. This creates a simple and predictable timekeeping system for residents, businesses, and travelers.

Major cities such as Dakar, Touba, Thiès, Saint-Louis, and Ziguinchor all use the same national time zone. This helps keep communication, transportation, and daily schedules consistent across the country.

Senegal Time Zone Information

• IANA Time Zone: Africa/Dakar

• UTC Offset: UTC +0 hour

• Time Zone Abbreviation: GMT (Greenwich Mean Time)

• DST: Not observed

• DST Abbreviation: None — time stays unchanged year-round

Senegal shares its time zone with several West African countries that also follow GMT.

Senegal time zone(s)

The official IANA identifier for Senegal is Africa/Dakar.

Daylight Saving Time in Senegal

Senegal does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
The country stays on UTC +0 throughout the entire year, ensuring stable and consistent timekeeping.

Major cities in Senegal & their time

All major cities follow the same national time zone.

Brief info for Senegal time

• Number of time zones: 1

• Capital city: Dakar

• Default time: Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)

• Daylight Saving Time: Not used

• IANA Time Zone ID: Africa/Dakar

• Standard UTC Offset: UTC +0

• Neighbouring countries with same time: Mauritania, Mali, Guinea

• Regional differences: None — the entire country uses the same time zone

Pros and Cons

Pros

1. One national time zone keeps scheduling simple.

2. UTC +0 aligns with many West African countries.

3. No DST — no seasonal clock changes.

4. Easy for regional communication and travel.

5. Predictable timing across the year.

Cons

1. Limited overlap with business hours in Asia and the Americas.

2. No DST makes seasonal daylight changes more noticeable.