Dakar to South Elgin time converter

South Elgin is 5 hours behind Dakar. When it is 9:00 AM in Dakar, it is 4:00 AM in South Elgin.

Dakar GMT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

South Elgin CDT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Dakar
Senegal
Wed, Oct 21
GMTUTC+0
South Elgin
Illinois, United States
Wed, Oct 21
CDTUTC-5-5h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Dakar to South Elgin conversion table

Every hour of today in Dakar and the matching time in South Elgin. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).

DakarSouth Elgin
12:00 AM7:00 PM−1 day
1:00 AM8:00 PM−1 day
2:00 AM9:00 PM−1 day
3:00 AM10:00 PM−1 day
4:00 AM11:00 PM−1 day
5:00 AM12:00 AM
6:00 AM1:00 AM
7:00 AM2:00 AM
8:00 AM3:00 AM
9:00 AM4:00 AM
10:00 AM5:00 AM
11:00 AM6:00 AM
12:00 PM7:00 AM
1:00 PM8:00 AM
2:00 PM9:00 AM
3:00 PM10:00 AM
4:00 PM11:00 AM
5:00 PM12:00 PM
6:00 PM1:00 PM
7:00 PM2:00 PM
8:00 PM3:00 PM
9:00 PM4:00 PM
10:00 PM5:00 PM
11:00 PM6:00 PM

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Dakar (9:00 AM – 1:00 PM in South Elgin).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Dakar and South Elgin switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 21, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -5h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -6h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 21, 2027: -5h

Distance

Dakar and South Elgin are 7,347 km (4,565 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Dakar and South Elgin?

South Elgin is 5 hours behind Dakar.

What time is it in South Elgin when it is 9 AM in Dakar?

When it is 9:00 AM in Dakar, it is 4:00 AM in South Elgin.

When is the best time to call South Elgin from Dakar?

Both sides are at work from 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Dakar (9:00 AM – 1:00 PM in South Elgin).

Does the time difference between Dakar and South Elgin change?

Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.