Three numbers. The ones that decide the meeting.
When the world meets at work.
Read the day in both zones.
Crossing the border. Money, language, plugs.
Money changes hands at the border: Dakar uses the XOF (Fr) and Beirut uses the LBP (ل.ل). Conversations can stay in French, which is official in both countries. Cars drive on the right in both, so rentals feel familiar.
- Country
- Senegal
- Capital
- Dakar
- Currency
- West African CFA franc (XOF · Fr)
- Language
- French
- Calling code
- +221
- Drives on
- Right
- Country
- Lebanon
- Capital
- Beirut
- Currency
- Lebanese pound (LBP · ل.ل)
- Language
- Arabic, French
- Calling code
- +961
- Drives on
- Right
Quick answers. Before you book the call.
What's the time difference between Dakar and Beirut?
Dakar is 3 hours ahead of Beirut. Dakar runs on GMT+0 and Beirut on GMT+3. The gap can shift by an hour when either side enters or leaves daylight saving — the live clocks above always reflect the current offset.
When's the best time to schedule a meeting?
There are 5 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 Dakar from Beirut?
About 5,705 km as the crow flies (great-circle distance). A non-stop commercial flight cruises that in roughly 7h 13m, 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 Dakar and Beirut use?
Dakar uses the West African CFA franc (XOF, Fr); Beirut uses the Lebanese pound (LBP, ل.ل). Check the live rate before transferring money or paying with a card abroad — most banks add a 1–3 % FX margin on top of the mid-market rate.
How do I call Dakar from Beirut?
Dial the international prefix used by your carrier (often 00), then +221, 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 Dakar and Beirut?
Both Senegal and Lebanon count French among their official languages, so business meetings often skip translation. Dakar also has no other official tongue; Beirut adds Arabic.
Do Dakar and Beirut drive on the same side of the road?
Yes — both drive on the right. Rental cars feel identical between the two.