South Elgin to Dakar time converter
Dakar is 5 hours ahead of South Elgin. When it is 9:00 AM in South Elgin, it is 2:00 PM in Dakar.
South Elgin CDT
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Dakar GMT
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
7:42 PM in South Elgin, Tuesday, October 20, 2026
South Elgin to Dakar conversion table
Every hour of today in South Elgin and the matching time in Dakar. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).
| South Elgin | 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 South Elgin (2:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Dakar).
Daylight saving time and the difference
The difference changes during the year because South Elgin and Dakar switch clocks on different dates:
- Oct 20, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +5h
- Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +6h
- Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 20, 2027: +5h
Distance
South Elgin and Dakar 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 South Elgin and Dakar?
Dakar is 5 hours ahead of South Elgin.
What time is it in Dakar when it is 9 AM in South Elgin?
When it is 9:00 AM in South Elgin, it is 2:00 PM in Dakar.
When is the best time to call Dakar from South Elgin?
Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM in South Elgin (2:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Dakar).
Does the time difference between South Elgin 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.