Los Angeles×Dakar
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 Los Angeles, it's that in Dakar.
When it's 8:00 am in Los Angeles, it's 3:00 pm in Dakar — afternoon there, the same day.
When it's 10:00 am in Los Angeles, it's 5:00 pm in Dakar — afternoon there, the same day.
When it's 12:00 pm in Los Angeles, it's 7:00 pm in Dakar — evening there, the same day.
When it's 3:00 pm in Los Angeles, it's 10:00 pm in Dakar — night there, the same day.
When it's 5:00 pm in Los Angeles, it's 12:00 am in Dakar — late night there, the next day.
When it's 9:00 pm in Los Angeles, it's 4:00 am in Dakar — late night there, the next day.
Crossing the border. Money, language, plugs.
Money changes hands at the border: Los Angeles uses the USD ($) and Dakar uses the XOF (Fr). Language shifts too — English in Los Angeles, French in Dakar. Cars drive on the right in both, so rentals feel familiar.
- Country
- United States
- Capital
- Washington, D.C.
- Currency
- United States dollar (USD · $)
- Language
- English
- Calling code
- +1
- 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 Los Angeles and Dakar?
Los Angeles is 7 hours ahead of Dakar. Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles, what time is it in Dakar?
10:00 am in Los Angeles is 5:00 pm in Dakar on the same day — afternoon 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 Los Angeles, what time is it in Dakar?
3:00 pm in Los Angeles is 10:00 pm in Dakar on the same day — night 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 Los Angeles from Dakar?
About 10,056 km as the crow flies (great-circle distance). A non-stop commercial flight cruises that in roughly 12h 20m, 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 Los Angeles and Dakar use?
Los Angeles uses the United States dollar (USD, $); 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 Los Angeles from Dakar?
Dial the international prefix used by your carrier (often 00), then +1, 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 Los Angeles and Dakar?
Los Angeles primarily speaks English; Dakar speaks French. English is widely used in business contexts in major cities of both, but written contracts may need translation.
Do Los Angeles and Dakar drive on the same side of the road?
Yes — both drive on the right. Rental cars feel identical between the two.