Chicago to Dakar time converter
Dakar is 5 hours ahead of Chicago. When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 2:00 PM in Dakar.
5:21 PM in Chicago, Friday, October 16, 2026
Chicago to Dakar conversion table
Every hour of today in Chicago and the matching time in Dakar. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).
| Chicago | 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 Chicago (2:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Dakar).
Daylight saving time and the difference
The difference changes during the year because Chicago and Dakar switch clocks on different dates:
- Oct 16, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +5h
- Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +6h
- Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 16, 2027: +5h
Distance
Chicago and Dakar are 7,293 km (4,532 miles) apart in a straight line.
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Questions and answers
What is the time difference between Chicago and Dakar?
Dakar is 5 hours ahead of Chicago.
What time is it in Dakar when it is 9 AM in Chicago?
When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 2:00 PM in Dakar.
When is the best time to call Dakar from Chicago?
Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM in Chicago (2:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Dakar).
Does the time difference between Chicago 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.