What time is it in Dakar?
Nigeria
Dakar is in the Africa/Lagos time zone (). In Dakar it is currently --:--:--. Dakar is located in Nigeria. The difference compared to São Paulo (BRT, UTC-3) is 4 hours ahead — when it's 12pm in São Paulo, it's 16:00 in Dakar.
Live world clocks
| 🇧🇷São Paulo | --:-- | 4 hours behind |
| 🇵🇹Lisbon | --:-- | same time |
| 🇬🇧London | --:-- | same time |
| 🇺🇸New York | --:-- | 5 hours behind |
| 🇯🇵Tokyo | --:-- | 8 hours ahead |
| 🇦🇪Dubai | --:-- | 3 hours ahead |
Quick converter
Retail: 9am–7pm | Banks: 9am–5pm | Restaurants: 12–3pm and 7–10pm
From Brazil, dial 0021 + +234 + number
Upcoming holidays in Nigeria
- Dec 25Christmas Dayin 196 days
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About Dakar
Dakar is one of the main cities of Nigeria, located in the Africa/Lagos time zone. Does not observe daylight saving time.
- Population
- 1,150,000
- Metro area
- 3,700,000
- Official language
- Inglês
- Currency
- Naira (NGN)
Main airport
- Distance to center
- 0 km
- Avg. travel time
- 0 min
Frequently asked questions about Dakar
What time is it in Dakar now?
The current time in Dakar is shown live at the top of this page, updated every second from the Africa/Lagos time zone.
What time zone is Dakar in?
Dakar is in the Africa/Lagos time zone (UTC+1).
What's the time difference between Dakar and São Paulo?
The difference between Dakar and São Paulo (BRT, UTC-3) is 4 hours ahead.
What's the time difference between Dakar and Lisbon?
The difference between Dakar and Lisbon is 0 hours ahead.
Does Dakar observe daylight saving time?
No, Dakar does not observe daylight saving time — the time zone stays stable year-round.
How do I call Dakar from Brazil?
From Brazil, dial 0021 + +234 + local area code + number.
What are the upcoming holidays in Nigeria?
Jan 01 — New Year's Day; Dec 25 — Christmas Day
What are typical business hours in Dakar?
Retail: 9am–7pm | Banks: 9am–5pm | Restaurants: 12–3pm and 7–10pm