United Kingdom
Senegal
London to Dakar Time Difference
Dakar is 0 hours ahead of London
London vs Dakar — At a Glance
London to Dakar — Hour-by-Hour
About London and Dakar
London (population: 8.8M) is known for global finance, the City of London, Buckingham Palace, and the world's oldest underground railway. Dakar (population: 1.1M) is known for westernmost city in mainland Africa, Gorée Island, and French West African culture.
Business Hours Overlap
With only a 0-hour time difference, London and Dakar share most of the standard business day, making scheduling calls and meetings easy.
Calling Between Cities
Calling between London (+44) and Dakar (+221) is convenient — the time difference is small enough that you're unlikely to disturb anyone during normal waking hours.
Currency
London uses GBP while Dakar uses XOF. Check current exchange rates before making payments or transferring funds between the two cities.
Language
London primarily speaks English, while Dakar speaks French and Wolof. For business communication, English is commonly used as a bridge language in international settings.
Use our world clock tool to compare London and Dakar visually, or browse more timezone conversions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between London and Dakar?
Dakar, Senegal is 0 hours ahead of London, United Kingdom. London is in the Europe/London timezone (UTC+1) and Dakar is in the Africa/Lagos timezone (UTC+1).
When it's noon in London, what time is it in Dakar?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in London, it's 12:00 PM in Dakar.
What is the best time to call Dakar from London?
With only a 0-hour difference, you can comfortably call Dakar anytime during standard business hours (9 AM–6 PM London time).
What currency does Dakar use?
Dakar, Senegal uses XOF. London uses GBP. You will need to check the current exchange rate for transactions between the two.
What language is spoken in Dakar?
The primary languages in Dakar are French, Wolof. English is widely used for international business communication.
How do I dial Dakar from London?
To call Dakar from London, dial your international access code followed by +221 and the local number. London uses country code +44 and Dakar uses +221.
