Current time in Senegal

21:42:39
Thursday, October 29, 2026
UTC+0 3 hours ahead of Brasília Reference: Dakar
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Time zone of Senegal

The time in Senegal (Dakar) follows the Africa/Dakar time zone, currently UTC+0. 3 hours ahead of Brasília.

Senegal
21:42:39
Brasília
18:42:39

How to call or schedule a meeting with Senegal

When it is 9:00 in Brasília, it is 12:00 in Senegal; when it is 18:00 in Brasília, it is 21:00 there. The window where 9:00–18:00 working hours overlap on both sides runs from 09:00 to 15:00 Brasília time.

Senegal: sunrise today at 07:04 · sunset at 18:42 · see details

See also the world time table to compare several cities at once, the meeting planner and the time zones guide to understand how the difference is calculated.

Country facts

Capital
Dakar
Continent
Africa
Area
196,190 km² (75,749 sq mi)
Population
about 12 million inhabitants (old estimate, 2014)
Currency
West African CFA franc (XOF)
Languages
French, Wolof, Pulaar, Mandinka
Calling code
+221
Internet domain
.sn

Neighbouring countries and time difference right now

The difference compares each neighbour's time with the time in Senegal right now.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Brazil and Senegal?

3 hours ahead of Brasília at the moment. Because neither Brazil nor Senegal changes clocks during the year, the gap is the same all year.

What time zone is Senegal in?

Senegal follows Africa/Dakar, currently UTC+0. The reference location is Dakar.

Does Senegal have daylight saving time?

No. Under the current rules, Senegal does not change its clocks during the year.

What is the best time to call Senegal from Brazil?

Assuming 9:00–18:00 working hours on both sides, the shared window runs from 09:00 to 15:00 Brasília time (12:00 to 18:00 in Senegal).

What is the capital of Senegal?

The capital of Senegal is Dakar. The country covers about 196,190 km². Continent: Africa.

What currency and calling code does Senegal use?

The currency is the West African CFA franc (XOF). To call from abroad, dial +221 before the number. Websites use the .sn domain.