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Time Difference: Dakar to Sydney

DakarUTC+0
vs
🇦🇺SydneyUTC+10
Dakar, Senegal
Fri, Oct 9
🇦🇺
Sydney, Australia
Fri, Oct 9

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Time Difference
11 hours
Sydney is 11 hours ahead of Dakar
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Dakar vs Sydney timezone guide

Dakar (Senegal) uses the Africa/Dakar timezone at UTC+0, while Sydney (Australia) uses Australia/Sydney at UTC+10. This means Sydney is 10 hours ahead of Dakar (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Dakar and Sydney

Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Dakar and Sydney 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

DakarSydneyStatus
6am5pmDakar early, Sydney evening
7am6pmDakar early, Sydney evening
8am7pmDakar early, Sydney evening
9am8pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10am9pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
11am10pmDakar working hours, Sydney late evening
12pm11pmDakar working hours, Sydney late evening
1pm12amDakar working hours, Sydney asleep
2pm1amDakar working hours, Sydney asleep
3pm2amDakar working hours, Sydney asleep
4pm3amDakar working hours, Sydney asleep
5pm4amDakar evening, Sydney asleep
6pm5amDakar evening, Sydney asleep
7pm6amDakar evening, Sydney early
8pm7amDakar evening, Sydney early
9pm8amDakar evening, Sydney early
10pm9amDakar late evening, Sydney working hours

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 Sydney

Sydney observes daylight saving time, but Dakar does not. That means the difference between the two cities changes seasonally — by one hour, around Sydney's transition dates.

  • Jan 1 → Apr 4Dakar is 11 hours behind Sydney
  • Apr 4 → Oct 3Dakar is 10 hours behind Sydney
  • Oct 3 → Dec 31Dakar is 11 hours behind Sydney

Distance between Dakar and Sydney

Great-circle distance
17,600 km
Direct flight time
~21h 42m

Dakar and Sydney are 17,600 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~21h 42m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Dakar and Sydney?
The current time difference is 11 hours. Dakar is currently 11 hours behind Sydney.
Is Dakar ahead of Sydney?
No. Dakar is currently 11 hours behind Sydney.
What time is it in Sydney when it's 9 AM in Dakar?
When it's 9 AM in Dakar, it's 8pm in Sydney.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Dakar and Sydney?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Dakar and Sydney 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 Sydney observe daylight saving time?
Sydney observes daylight saving time, but Dakar does not — the difference between the two cities changes by one hour around the DST transition dates.
How far apart are Dakar and Sydney?
Dakar and Sydney are 17,600 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 21 hours 42 minutes.