Dakar to Zurich Time Difference
🇸🇳 Dakar is currently 1 hour ahead of 🇨🇭 Zurich. This difference varies between 1h and 2h due to Daylight Saving Time.
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Difference
+1h
Business overlap
8h
Distance
4,353 km
Approx. flight
5.1h
Hour-by-Hour: Dakar to Zurich
| 🇸🇳 Dakar | 🇨🇭 Zurich | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 1:00 AM | |
| 1:00 AM | 2:00 AM | |
| 2:00 AM | 3:00 AM | |
| 3:00 AM | 4:00 AM | |
| 4:00 AM | 5:00 AM | |
| 5:00 AM | 6:00 AM | |
| 6:00 AM | 7:00 AM | |
| 7:00 AM | 8:00 AM | |
| 8:00 AM | 9:00 AM | |
| 9:00 AM | 10:00 AM | |
| 10:00 AM | 11:00 AM | |
| 11:00 AM | 12:00 PM | |
| 12:00 PM | 1:00 PM | |
| 1:00 PM | 2:00 PM | |
| 2:00 PM | 3:00 PM | |
| 3:00 PM | 4:00 PM | |
| 4:00 PM | 5:00 PM | |
| 5:00 PM | 6:00 PM | |
| 6:00 PM | 7:00 PM | |
| 7:00 PM | 8:00 PM | |
| 8:00 PM | 9:00 PM | |
| 9:00 PM | 10:00 PM | |
| 10:00 PM | 11:00 PM | |
| 11:00 PM | 12:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Zurich 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 1 hour ahead relative to Zurich.
Min difference
1h
Max difference
2h
Best Meeting Times
There are 8 overlapping business hours between Dakar and Zurich (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇸🇳 Dakar
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
🇨🇭 Zurich
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Dakar and Zurich?
The time difference between Dakar and Zurich is currently 1 hour ahead. Dakar uses GMT (UTC+0), while Zurich uses GMT+1 (UTC+1). 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 Zurich?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Dakar, it is 1:00 PM in Zurich. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Dakar and Zurich change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because Zurich 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 Zurich?
The best time to call is between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM in Dakar (which is 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Zurich). This 8-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is Dakar ahead or behind Zurich?
Dakar is currently 1 hour behind Zurich.
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 Zurich?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Dakar, it is 1:00 AM in Zurich.