Dakar to Chicago Time Difference
🇸🇳 Dakar is currently 5 hours behind of 🇺🇸 Chicago. This difference varies between 6h and 5h due to Daylight Saving Time.
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Difference
-5h
Business overlap
4h
Distance
7,288 km
Approx. flight
8.6h
Hour-by-Hour: Dakar to Chicago
| 🇸🇳 Dakar | 🇺🇸 Chicago | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 7:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 1:00 AM | 8:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 2:00 AM | 9:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 3:00 AM | 10:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 4:00 AM | 11:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 5:00 AM | 12:00 AM | |
| 6:00 AM | 1:00 AM | |
| 7:00 AM | 2:00 AM | |
| 8:00 AM | 3:00 AM | |
| 9:00 AM | 4:00 AM | |
| 10:00 AM | 5:00 AM | |
| 11:00 AM | 6:00 AM | |
| 12:00 PM | 7:00 AM | |
| 1:00 PM | 8:00 AM | |
| 2:00 PM | 9:00 AM | |
| 3:00 PM | 10:00 AM | |
| 4:00 PM | 11:00 AM | |
| 5:00 PM | 12:00 PM | |
| 6:00 PM | 1:00 PM | |
| 7:00 PM | 2:00 PM | |
| 8:00 PM | 3:00 PM | |
| 9:00 PM | 4:00 PM | |
| 10:00 PM | 5:00 PM | |
| 11:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Chicago observes Daylight Saving Time, while Dakar does not. This causes the time difference to shift between 6 hours behind and 5 hours behind depending on the season. Currently, Dakar is 5 hours behind relative to Chicago.
Min difference
6h
Max difference
5h
Best Meeting Times
There are 4 overlapping business hours between Dakar and Chicago (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇸🇳 Dakar
2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
🇺🇸 Chicago
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Dakar and Chicago?
The time difference between Dakar and Chicago is currently 5 hours behind. Dakar uses GMT (UTC+0), while Chicago uses CDT (UTC-5). This difference varies seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time, ranging from 6 hours behind to 5 hours behind.
When it's noon in Dakar, what time is it in Chicago?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Dakar, it is 7:00 AM in Chicago. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Dakar and Chicago change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because Chicago observes Daylight Saving Time, the offset shifts between 6 hours behind and 5 hours behind at different times of the year.
What are the best times to schedule a call between Dakar and Chicago?
The best time to call is between 2:00 PM and 6:00 PM in Dakar (which is 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM in Chicago). This 4-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is Dakar ahead or behind Chicago?
Dakar is currently 5 hours ahead of Chicago.
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 Chicago?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Dakar, it is 7:00 PM in Chicago.