Central to Dakar time converter
Dakar is 5 hours ahead of Central. When it is 9:00 AM in Central, it is 2:00 PM in Dakar.
1:15 PM in Central, Saturday, October 17, 2026
Central to Dakar conversion table
Every hour of today in Central and the matching time in Dakar. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).
| Central | Dakar |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 12:00 AM+1 day |
| 8:00 PM | 1:00 AM+1 day |
| 9:00 PM | 2:00 AM+1 day |
| 10:00 PM | 3:00 AM+1 day |
| 11:00 PM | 4:00 AM+1 day |
Best time to call or meet
Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM in Central (2:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Dakar).
Daylight saving time and the difference
The difference changes during the year because Central and Dakar switch clocks on different dates:
- Oct 17, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +5h
- Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +6h
- Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 17, 2027: +5h
Distance
Central and Dakar are 7,632 km (4,742 miles) apart in a straight line.
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Questions and answers
What is the time difference between Central and Dakar?
Dakar is 5 hours ahead of Central.
What time is it in Dakar when it is 9 AM in Central?
When it is 9:00 AM in Central, it is 2:00 PM in Dakar.
When is the best time to call Dakar from Central?
Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM in Central (2:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Dakar).
Does the time difference between Central and Dakar change?
Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.