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Time Difference: Dakar to Hong Kong

DakarUTC+0
vs
🇨🇳Hong KongUTC+8
Dakar, Senegal
Mon, Jul 13
🇨🇳
Hong Kong, China
Mon, Jul 13

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Time Difference
8 hours
Hong Kong is 8 hours ahead of Dakar
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Dakar vs Hong Kong timezone guide

Dakar (Senegal) uses the Africa/Dakar timezone at UTC+0, while Hong Kong (China) uses Asia/Hong_Kong at UTC+8. This means Hong Kong is 8 hours ahead of Dakar (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Dakar and Hong Kong

Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Dakar and Hong Kong do not overlap. To meet synchronously, one side will need to start early or stay late — see the hour-by-hour planner below for the least disruptive options.

Hour-by-hour planner

DakarHong KongStatus
6am2pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
7am3pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
8am4pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
9am5pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10am6pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
11am7pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
12pm8pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
1pm9pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
2pm10pmDakar working hours, Hong Kong late evening
3pm11pmDakar working hours, Hong Kong late evening
4pm12amDakar working hours, Hong Kong asleep
5pm1amDakar evening, Hong Kong asleep
6pm2amDakar evening, Hong Kong asleep
7pm3amDakar evening, Hong Kong asleep
8pm4amDakar evening, Hong Kong asleep
9pm5amDakar evening, Hong Kong asleep
10pm6amDakar late evening, Hong Kong early

Green = standard working hours (9 AM – 5 PM). Amber = early (6–9 AM). Orange = evening (5–10 PM). Grey = asleep or late.

Daylight saving time between Dakar and Hong Kong

Neither Dakar nor Hong Kong observes daylight saving time. The time difference between them stays at 8 hours behind all year — recurring meetings only need to be scheduled once.

Distance between Dakar and Hong Kong

Great-circle distance
13,329 km
Direct flight time
~16h 41m

Dakar and Hong Kong are 13,329 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~16h 41m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Dakar and Hong Kong?
The current time difference is 8 hours. Dakar is currently 8 hours behind Hong Kong.
Is Dakar ahead of Hong Kong?
No. Dakar is currently 8 hours behind Hong Kong.
What time is it in Hong Kong when it's 9 AM in Dakar?
When it's 9 AM in Dakar, it's 5pm in Hong Kong.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Dakar and Hong Kong?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Dakar and Hong Kong do not overlap. To meet synchronously, one side will need to start before 9 AM or work past 5 PM — see the planner above for the least disruptive options.
Do Dakar and Hong Kong observe daylight saving time?
Neither Dakar nor Hong Kong observes daylight saving time. The difference between them stays constant year-round.
How far apart are Dakar and Hong Kong?
Dakar and Hong Kong are 13,329 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 16 hours 41 minutes.