What time is it in Senegal right now?

The clock on this page shows the live time in Senegal (Africa/Dakar), currently UTC.

How many time zones does Senegal have?

Senegal uses a single time zone, Africa/Dakar (UTC).

Does Senegal observe daylight saving time?

No — Senegal keeps the same UTC offset all year.

Current time in Senegal

Africa · Africa/Dakar

Senegal

7:25 PM

July 11, 2026

UTC Night

Quick facts

Capital: Dakar
Population: 15,854,360
Currency: Franc (XOF)
Phone code: +221
Daylight saving: No

Neighbouring countries

Gambia
Guinea
Guinea-Bissau
Mali
Mauritania

About Senegal

One time zone covers the whole country in Senegal — UTC, anchored on Dakar — so everywhere shares the same clock.

Senegal has its capital at Dakar, is home to about 16 million people and covers about 196,000 km². Neighbouring countries include Gambia, Guinea and Guinea-Bissau, among others. The main languages are French, Wolof and Fula. The currency is the franc (XOF).

Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Senegal right now?: The clock on this page shows the live time in Senegal (Africa/Dakar), currently UTC.
How many time zones does Senegal have?: Senegal uses a single time zone, Africa/Dakar (UTC).
Does Senegal observe daylight saving time?: No — Senegal keeps the same UTC offset all year.