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 Jakarta, it's that in Dakar.
When it's 8:00 am in Jakarta, it's 1:00 am in Dakar — late night there, the same day.
When it's 10:00 am in Jakarta, it's 3:00 am in Dakar — late night there, the same day.
When it's 12:00 pm in Jakarta, it's 5:00 am in Dakar — morning there, the same day.
When it's 3:00 pm in Jakarta, it's 8:00 am in Dakar — morning there, the same day.
When it's 5:00 pm in Jakarta, it's 10:00 am in Dakar — late morning there, the same day.
When it's 9:00 pm in Jakarta, it's 2:00 pm in Dakar — afternoon there, the same day.
Crossing the border. Money, language, plugs.
Money changes hands at the border: Jakarta uses the IDR (Rp) and Dakar uses the XOF (Fr). Language shifts too — Indonesian in Jakarta, French in Dakar. Be careful behind the wheel: Jakarta drives on the left, Dakar on the right.
- Country
- Indonesia
- Capital
- Jakarta
- Currency
- Indonesian rupiah (IDR · Rp)
- Language
- Indonesian
- Calling code
- +62
- Drives on
- Left
- 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 Jakarta and Dakar?
Jakarta is 7 hours behind Dakar. Jakarta runs on GMT+7 and Dakar on GMT+0. 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 it's 10 am in Jakarta, what time is it in Dakar?
10:00 am in Jakarta is 3:00 am in Dakar on the same day — late night there. The same shift applies to any hour; the quick-conversion cards and the 24-hour table above cover the full day.
When it's 3 pm in Jakarta, what time is it in Dakar?
3:00 pm in Jakarta is 8:00 am in Dakar on the same day — morning there. The same shift applies to any hour; the quick-conversion cards and the 24-hour table above cover the full day.
When's the best time to schedule a meeting?
There are 1 hour 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 Jakarta from Dakar?
About 13,868 km as the crow flies (great-circle distance). A non-stop commercial flight cruises that in roughly 16h 49m, 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 Jakarta and Dakar use?
Jakarta uses the Indonesian rupiah (IDR, Rp); Dakar uses the West African CFA franc (XOF, Fr). 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 Jakarta from Dakar?
Dial the international prefix used by your carrier (often 00), then +62, 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 Jakarta and Dakar?
Jakarta primarily speaks Indonesian; Dakar speaks French. English is widely used in business contexts in major cities of both, but written contracts may need translation.
Do Jakarta and Dakar drive on the same side of the road?
No. Indonesia drives on the left, Senegal on the right. If you're renting, expect a learning curve on the first day — especially at roundabouts and when judging the centre of the lane.