Timezones in Senegal 
Senegal Time Right Now! Find the Current time in Senegal from anywhere in the world. Senegal follows a single official timezone: GMT (Greenwich Mean Time, UTC+00:00). This is the standard time observed nationwide.
Senegal
Greenwich Mean Time
Saturday, January 17, 2026
07:21:02 AM
Senegal Timezones According to IANA
The Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) provides the most widely accepted and standardized timezone database used across the globe. Almost every modern operating system and application relies on IANA data to calculate accurate time differences.
Here, we provide detailed timezone information for Senegal, including UTC offsets, official abbreviations, and their full names. This helps you understand the exact time standard followed in different parts of the country.
| IANA Identifier | Abbreviation | Full Name | UTC Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Africa/Dakar | GMT | Greenwich Mean Time | UTC+00:00 |
Data is sourced from the official IANA Time Zone Database
Top 10 Cities in Senegal
Live local times (updated every second)
| # | City | Local Time | Date | Timezone | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dakar Dakar, Senegal | 07:21:02 AM | Sat, Jan 17 | Africa/Dakar | 2,646,503 |
| 2 | Touba Diourbel Region, Senegal | 07:21:02 AM | Sat, Jan 17 | Africa/Dakar | 1,120,824 |
| 3 | Pikine Dakar, Senegal | 07:21:02 AM | Sat, Jan 17 | Africa/Dakar | 874,062 |
| 4 | Guédiawaye Dakar, Senegal | 07:21:02 AM | Sat, Jan 17 | Africa/Dakar | 329,659 |
| 5 | Thiès Thiès, Senegal | 07:21:02 AM | Sat, Jan 17 | Africa/Dakar | 317,763 |
| 6 | Kaolack Kaolack, Senegal | 07:21:02 AM | Sat, Jan 17 | Africa/Dakar | 298,904 |
| 7 | Rufisque Dakar, Senegal | 07:21:02 AM | Sat, Jan 17 | Africa/Dakar | 295,459 |
| 8 | Mbour Thiès, Senegal | 07:21:02 AM | Sat, Jan 17 | Africa/Dakar | 284,189 |
| 9 | Saint-Louis Saint-Louis, Senegal | 07:21:02 AM | Sat, Jan 17 | Africa/Dakar | 254,171 |
| 10 | Thiès Nones Thiès, Senegal | 07:21:02 AM | Sat, Jan 17 | Africa/Dakar | 252,320 |