What is the phone code (<abbr title='International Direct Dial'>IDD</abbr>) for Dakar?

The phone code (<abbr title='International Direct Dial'>IDD</abbr>) for Dakar is +221.

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Q: What time is it now in Dakar?

The time now in Dakar is 01:06.

Q: What is the timezone for Dakar?

The timezone for Dakar is Africa/Dakar.

Q: What is the timezone offset for Dakar?

The timezone offset for Dakar is +00:00.

Q: What is the IANA timezone identifier for Dakar?

The IANA timezone identifier for Dakar is Africa/Dakar.

Q: Does Dakar use Daylight Saving Time?

No, Dakar does not use Daylight Saving Time

Q: What is the currency used in Dakar?

The currency used in Dakar is Cfa Franc Bceao (XOF).

Q: What is the currency symbol for Dakar?

The currency symbol for Dakar is CFA.

Q: What is the language used in Dakar?

The language used in Dakar is French (FR).

Q: What are the World International Days for today (08 May 2025)?

The World International Days for today are<ul><li>World Red Cross Day and Red Crescent Day</li><li>World Migratory Bird Day</li><li>World Thalassaemia Day</li><li>Iris Day</li><li>Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation for Those Who Lost Their Lives During the Second World War</li></ul>

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01 : 06 : 23

Thursday, May 8, 2025

Day length: 12h 46m

Timezone: Africa/Dakar

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Timezones around the world:

UTC: 01:06 (UTC+00:00) CET: 03:06 (UTC+02:00) PST: 18:06 (UTC-07:00) MST: 19:06 (UTC-06:00) CST: 20:06 (UTC-05:00) EST: 21:06 (UTC-04:00) ChST: 09:06 (UTC+08:00) IST: 06:36 (UTC+05:30)

Dakar timezone

Dakar timezone is Africa/Dakar (gmt), UTC +00:00.

The IANA timezone identifier for Dakar is Africa/Dakar.

The winter and summer time zones are the same. No Daylight Saving Time. No need to worry about DST.

DST is a time change that occurs in the summer when the clocks are moved forward one hour.

Country info

Country name:	Senegal
Country demonym:	Somalis
Continent:	Africa
Country code:	SN
Country capital:	Dakar
Total area:	196,722 km²
Total population:	16,743,927
Phone code (IDD):	+221
Currency:	Cfa Franc Bceao (XOF)
Currency symbol:	CFA
Language:	French (FR)

What time is it now in Dakar?

The time now in Dakar is 01:06.

What is the timezone for Dakar?

The timezone for Dakar is Africa/Dakar.

What is the timezone offset for Dakar?

The timezone offset for Dakar is +00:00.

What is the IANA timezone identifier for Dakar?

The IANA timezone identifier for Dakar is Africa/Dakar.

Does Dakar use Daylight Saving Time?

No, Dakar does not use Daylight Saving Time.

What is the phone code (IDD) for Dakar?

The phone code (IDD) for Dakar is +221.

What is the currency used in Dakar?

The currency used in Dakar is Cfa Franc Bceao (XOF).

What is the currency symbol for Dakar?

The currency symbol for Dakar is CFA.

What is the language used in Dakar?

The language used in Dakar is French (FR).

What are the World International Days for today (08 May 2025)?

The World International Days for today are

World Red Cross Day and Red Crescent Day
World Migratory Bird Day
World Thalassaemia Day
Iris Day
Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation for Those Who Lost Their Lives During the Second World War