Three numbers. The ones that decide the meeting.
When the world meets at work.
Read the day in both zones.
If it's this in Abidjan, it's that in Dakar.
When it's 8:00 am in Abidjan, it's 8:00 am in Dakar — morning there, the same day.
When it's 10:00 am in Abidjan, it's 10:00 am in Dakar — late morning there, the same day.
When it's 12:00 pm in Abidjan, it's 12:00 pm in Dakar — midday there, the same day.
When it's 3:00 pm in Abidjan, it's 3:00 pm in Dakar — afternoon there, the same day.
When it's 5:00 pm in Abidjan, it's 5:00 pm in Dakar — afternoon there, the same day.
When it's 9:00 pm in Abidjan, it's 9:00 pm in Dakar — night there, the same day.
Crossing the border. Money, language, plugs.
Currency is one less thing to think about — both run on the West African CFA franc (XOF). Conversations can stay in French, which is official in both countries. Cars drive on the right in both, so rentals feel familiar.
- Country
- Côte d'Ivoire
- Capital
- Yamoussoukro
- Currency
- West African CFA franc (XOF · Fr)
- Language
- French
- Calling code
- +225
- Drives on
- Right
- Country
- Senegal
- Capital
- Dakar
- Currency
- West African CFA franc (XOF · Fr)
- Language
- French
- Calling code
- +221
- Drives on
- Right
Quick answers. Before you book the call.
What's the time difference between Abidjan and Dakar?
Abidjan and Dakar share the same offset (GMT+0), so there's no difference right now.
When it's 10 am in Abidjan, what time is it in Dakar?
Also 10:00 am — Abidjan and Dakar share the same UTC offset, so clocks match around the whole day.
When it's 3 pm in Abidjan, what time is it in Dakar?
Also 3:00 pm — Abidjan and Dakar share the same UTC offset, so clocks match around the whole day.
When's the best time to schedule a meeting?
There are 8 hours where both cities are inside a 09:00–17:00 workday. Aim for the middle of that window so neither side is starting or closing out.
Does daylight saving time change the difference?
Yes, if either city observes DST. When one side shifts and the other doesn't, the gap changes by one hour. The DST badges under each clock show whether each zone is currently shifted and when the next transition lands.
How far is Abidjan from Dakar?
About 1,802 km as the crow flies (great-circle distance). A non-stop commercial flight cruises that in roughly 2h 37m, not counting airport time, winds, or routing around restricted airspace.
Can I send this meeting time as a calendar invite?
Yes. Pick a time on the slider above, open the meeting card, customize the title and duration, then download the .ics file. It imports cleanly into Google Calendar, Outlook, and Apple Calendar with the correct timezone attached.
What currency do Abidjan and Dakar use?
Both Côte d'Ivoire and Senegal use the West African CFA franc (XOF, Fr). No exchange needed when moving between the two.
How do I call Abidjan from Dakar?
Dial the international prefix used by your carrier (often 00), then +225, then the local number — drop any leading zero of the city or mobile code. For free calls, WhatsApp, Signal, and FaceTime work over Wi-Fi regardless of country code.
What language is spoken in Abidjan and Dakar?
Both Côte d'Ivoire and Senegal count French among their official languages, so business meetings often skip translation. Abidjan also has no other official tongue; Dakar adds no other official tongue.
Do Abidjan and Dakar drive on the same side of the road?
Yes — both drive on the right. Rental cars feel identical between the two.