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