Senegal
Saudi Arabia
Dakar to Jeddah Time Difference
Jeddah is 2 hours ahead of Dakar
Dakar vs Jeddah — At a Glance
Dakar to Jeddah — Hour-by-Hour
About Dakar and Jeddah
Dakar (population: 1.1M) is known for westernmost city in mainland Africa, Gorée Island, and French West African culture. Jeddah (population: 4.7M) is known for the gateway to Mecca, Red Sea coastline, and Saudi Arabia's commercial capital.
Business Hours Overlap
With only a 2-hour time difference, Dakar and Jeddah share most of the standard business day, making scheduling calls and meetings easy.
Calling Between Cities
Calling between Dakar (+221) and Jeddah (+966) is convenient — the time difference is small enough that you're unlikely to disturb anyone during normal waking hours.
Currency
Dakar uses XOF while Jeddah uses SAR. Check current exchange rates before making payments or transferring funds between the two cities.
Language
Dakar primarily speaks French and Wolof, while Jeddah speaks Arabic. For business communication, English is commonly used as a bridge language in international settings.
Use our world clock tool to compare Dakar and Jeddah visually, or browse more timezone conversions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Dakar and Jeddah?
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia is 2 hours ahead of Dakar, Senegal. Dakar is in the Africa/Lagos timezone (UTC+1) and Jeddah is in the Asia/Riyadh timezone (UTC+3).
When it's noon in Dakar, what time is it in Jeddah?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Dakar, it's 2:00 PM in Jeddah.
What is the best time to call Jeddah from Dakar?
With only a 2-hour difference, you can comfortably call Jeddah anytime during standard business hours (9 AM–6 PM Dakar time).
What currency does Jeddah use?
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia uses SAR. Dakar uses XOF. You will need to check the current exchange rate for transactions between the two.
What language is spoken in Jeddah?
The primary language in Jeddah is Arabic. English is widely used for international business communication.
How do I dial Jeddah from Dakar?
To call Jeddah from Dakar, dial your international access code followed by +966 and the local number. Dakar uses country code +221 and Jeddah uses +966.
