Saudi Arabia
Senegal
Jeddah to Dakar Time Difference
Dakar is 2 hours behind Jeddah
Jeddah vs Dakar — At a Glance
Jeddah to Dakar — Hour-by-Hour
About Jeddah and Dakar
Jeddah (population: 4.7M) is known for the gateway to Mecca, Red Sea coastline, and Saudi Arabia's commercial capital. Dakar (population: 1.1M) is known for westernmost city in mainland Africa, Gorée Island, and French West African culture.
Business Hours Overlap
With only a 2-hour time difference, Jeddah and Dakar share most of the standard business day, making scheduling calls and meetings easy.
Calling Between Cities
Calling between Jeddah (+966) and Dakar (+221) is convenient — the time difference is small enough that you're unlikely to disturb anyone during normal waking hours.
Currency
Jeddah uses SAR while Dakar uses XOF. Check current exchange rates before making payments or transferring funds between the two cities.
Language
Jeddah primarily speaks Arabic, while Dakar speaks French and Wolof. For business communication, English is commonly used as a bridge language in international settings.
Use our world clock tool to compare Jeddah and Dakar visually, or browse more timezone conversions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Jeddah and Dakar?
Dakar, Senegal is 2 hours behind Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Jeddah is in the Asia/Riyadh timezone (UTC+3) and Dakar is in the Africa/Lagos timezone (UTC+1).
When it's noon in Jeddah, what time is it in Dakar?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Jeddah, it's 10:00 AM in Dakar.
What is the best time to call Dakar from Jeddah?
With only a 2-hour difference, you can comfortably call Dakar anytime during standard business hours (9 AM–6 PM Jeddah time).
What currency does Dakar use?
Dakar, Senegal uses XOF. Jeddah uses SAR. You will need to check the current exchange rate for transactions between the two.
What language is spoken in Dakar?
The primary languages in Dakar are French, Wolof. English is widely used for international business communication.
How do I dial Dakar from Jeddah?
To call Dakar from Jeddah, dial your international access code followed by +221 and the local number. Jeddah uses country code +966 and Dakar uses +221.
