Senegal facts
| Capital | Dakar |
|---|---|
| Continent / region | Africa, Western Africa |
| Area | 196,722 km² · 75,955 sq mi · 48,610,990 acres |
| Language | French |
| Demonym | Senegalese |
| Currency | West African CFA Franc (XOF) |
| Time zone | Africa/Abidjan · UTC±0 · 7:35 PM at the time this page was updated |
| Calling code | +221 |
| Internet domain | .sn |
| Electricity | 230V, 50Hz · plug types C, E |
| Capital coordinates | 14.6937, -17.4441 |
Time difference
Dakar is on UTC±0 today. When it is 12:00 noon there, the time elsewhere is:
| Place | Time |
|---|---|
| New York | 8:00 a.m. |
| Los Angeles | 5:00 a.m. |
| London | 1:00 p.m. |
| UTC | 12:00 p.m. |
To convert other times, use the time zone converter. For how far local clocks are from the Sun, see the solar time calculator.
Size and distance
- Senegal is about 2.1% of the size of the United States (9,372,610 km²).
- Senegal is about 81% of the size of the United Kingdom (242,900 km²).
- Dakar to Washington, D.C.: about 6,371 km (3,959 mi) as the crow flies.
- Dakar to London: about 4,376 km (2,719 mi) as the crow flies.
Neighboring countries
Senegal shares land borders with 5 countries: Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Mali, Mauritania.
Sources: country data from mledoze/countries (ODbL), capital coordinates from GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), borders from Natural Earth. Area figures may include inland water and differ slightly between sources.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Senegal?
The capital of Senegal is Dakar.
How big is Senegal?
Senegal covers about 196,722 km² (75,955 sq mi), ranking 86 of 196 countries by area. It is about 2.1% of the size of the United States. It is about 81% of the size of the United Kingdom.
What time zone is Senegal in?
Dakar uses UTC±0 (Africa/Abidjan) today. When it is noon in Dakar, it is 8:00 a.m. in New York and 1:00 p.m. in London. Countries that observe daylight saving time change their offset during the year; this page is updated daily.
What currency does Senegal use?
Senegal uses the West African CFA Franc (XOF).
What is the country code for Senegal?
The international calling code is +221. From the United States dial 011 221 followed by the number; from most other countries dial 00 221.
What language is spoken in Senegal?
Official or national language: French.