Cairo to Dakar Time Difference
🇪🇬 Cairo is currently 2 hours behind of 🇸🇳 Dakar. This difference varies between 3h and 2h due to Daylight Saving Time.
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Difference
-2h
Business overlap
7h
Distance
5,246 km
Approx. flight
6.2h
Hour-by-Hour: Cairo to Dakar
| 🇪🇬 Cairo | 🇸🇳 Dakar | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 10:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 1:00 AM | 11:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 2:00 AM | 12:00 AM | |
| 3:00 AM | 1:00 AM | |
| 4:00 AM | 2:00 AM | |
| 5:00 AM | 3:00 AM | |
| 6:00 AM | 4:00 AM | |
| 7:00 AM | 5:00 AM | |
| 8:00 AM | 6:00 AM | |
| 9:00 AM | 7:00 AM | |
| 10:00 AM | 8:00 AM | |
| 11:00 AM | 9:00 AM | |
| 12:00 PM | 10:00 AM | |
| 1:00 PM | 11:00 AM | |
| 2:00 PM | 12:00 PM | |
| 3:00 PM | 1:00 PM | |
| 4:00 PM | 2:00 PM | |
| 5:00 PM | 3:00 PM | |
| 6:00 PM | 4:00 PM | |
| 7:00 PM | 5:00 PM | |
| 8:00 PM | 6:00 PM | |
| 9:00 PM | 7:00 PM | |
| 10:00 PM | 8:00 PM | |
| 11:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Cairo observes Daylight Saving Time, while Dakar does not. This causes the time difference to shift between 3 hours behind and 2 hours behind depending on the season. Currently, Cairo is 2 hours behind relative to Dakar.
Min difference
3h
Max difference
2h
Best Meeting Times
There are 7 overlapping business hours between Cairo and Dakar (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇪🇬 Cairo
11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
🇸🇳 Dakar
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Cairo and Dakar?
The time difference between Cairo and Dakar is currently 2 hours behind. Cairo uses GMT+2 (UTC+2), while Dakar uses GMT (UTC+0). This difference varies seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time, ranging from 3 hours behind to 2 hours behind.
When it's noon in Cairo, what time is it in Dakar?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Cairo, it is 10:00 AM in Dakar. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Cairo and Dakar change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because Cairo observes Daylight Saving Time, the offset shifts between 3 hours behind and 2 hours behind at different times of the year.
What are the best times to schedule a call between Cairo and Dakar?
The best time to call is between 11:00 AM and 6:00 PM in Cairo (which is 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM in Dakar). This 7-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is Cairo ahead or behind Dakar?
Cairo is currently 2 hours ahead of Dakar.
What time zone is Cairo in?
Cairo is in the Africa/Cairo time zone, currently using GMT+2 (UTC+2). Cairo observes Daylight Saving Time, so the offset changes twice a year.
What time is midnight in Cairo in Dakar?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Cairo, it is 10:00 PM in Dakar.