Dakar to Lyon Time Difference
🇸🇳 Dakar is currently 2 hours ahead of 🇫🇷 Lyon. This difference varies between 1h and 2h due to Daylight Saving Time.
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Difference
+2h
Business overlap
7h
Distance
4,033 km
Approx. flight
4.7h
Hour-by-Hour: Dakar to Lyon
| 🇸🇳 Dakar | 🇫🇷 Lyon | 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)
Lyon observes Daylight Saving Time, while Dakar does not. This causes the time difference to shift between 1 hour ahead and 2 hours ahead depending on the season. Currently, Dakar is 2 hours ahead relative to Lyon.
Min difference
1h
Max difference
2h
Best Meeting Times
There are 7 overlapping business hours between Dakar and Lyon (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇸🇳 Dakar
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
🇫🇷 Lyon
11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Dakar and Lyon?
The time difference between Dakar and Lyon is currently 2 hours ahead. Dakar uses GMT (UTC+0), while Lyon uses GMT+2 (UTC+2). This difference varies seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time, ranging from 1 hour ahead to 2 hours ahead.
When it's noon in Dakar, what time is it in Lyon?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Dakar, it is 2:00 PM in Lyon. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Dakar and Lyon change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because Lyon observes Daylight Saving Time, the offset shifts between 1 hour ahead and 2 hours ahead at different times of the year.
What are the best times to schedule a call between Dakar and Lyon?
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 Lyon). This 7-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is Dakar ahead or behind Lyon?
Dakar is currently 2 hours behind Lyon.
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 Lyon?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Dakar, it is 2:00 AM in Lyon.