Touba runs on UTC+0 (GMT) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Touba and your time
Touba at a glance
| Country | Senegal |
|---|---|
| Region | Diourbel Region |
| Time zone | Africa/Dakar |
| Abbreviation now | GMT |
| UTC offset now | UTC+0 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 14.86° N, 15.88° W |
Which time zone Touba uses
Local time in Touba is UTC+0 year round, under the Africa/Dakar rules. Clocks have not changed for the seasons here since at least 1970.
All of Senegal keeps the same time, so Touba reads the same clock as Dakar.
Clock changes in Touba, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Touba for 2026 or 2027.
Touba time compared with major cities
Take 9:00 AM in Touba: the clock reads 4:00 AM in New York, 8:00 PM in Sydney and 1:00 AM in Los Angeles.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July | Shared office hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 5 h behind | 5 h behind | 4 h behind | 3 h |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 8 h behind | 8 h behind | 7 h behind | None |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | Same time | Same time | 1 h ahead | 8 h |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 1 h ahead | 1 h ahead | 2 h ahead | 7 h |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 4 h ahead | 4 h ahead | 4 h ahead | 4 h |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 5 h 30 min ahead | 5 h 30 min ahead | 5 h 30 min ahead | 2 h 30 min |
| Singapore | --:-- | 8 h ahead | 8 h ahead | 8 h ahead | None |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 9 h ahead | 9 h ahead | 9 h ahead | None |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 11 h ahead | 11 h ahead | 10 h ahead | None |
| UTC | --:-- | Same time | Same time | Same time | 8 h |
Touba never changes its clocks, but many of these cities do. Where the January and July columns disagree, the gap shifts when the other city moves to or from daylight saving time.
Shared office hours is the part of a 9 AM to 5 PM local working day that both cities have in common. Weekends are not taken into account.
Daylight in Touba
Today
| Sunrise | --:-- |
|---|---|
| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Close to the equator, days in Touba last between 11 hours 15 minutes and 13 hours 1 minute, so evenings get dark at about the same time all year.
Daylight through the year in Touba
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 7:08 AM | 7:14 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 6:35 AM | 7:36 PM | 13 h 1 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:53 AM | 6:59 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 7:24 AM | 6:39 PM | 11 h 15 min |
When the sun is highest in Touba
The clock in Touba runs ahead of the sun. Solar noon, the moment the sun is highest, comes at about 1:05 PM on standard time. That is why sunrise and sunset both come late here.
Places close to Touba
Every city below shares Touba’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diourbel | 46 km (29 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kaolack | 82 km (51 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Louga | 92 km (57 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Tivaouane | 101 km (63 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Thiès | 113 km (70 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| M'Bour | 127 km (79 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Saint-Louis | 144 km (90 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Rufisque | 151 km (94 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as Touba today but follow different rules, so they can drift apart when clocks change.
- London (United Kingdom)
- Dublin (Ireland)
- Lisbon (Portugal)
- Saint Helier (Jersey)
- Douglas (Isle of Man)
- St Peter Port (Guernsey)
More cities in Senegal
All time zones and cities in Senegal
Tools for time in Touba
- Convert a time to or from Touba: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Touba to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Touba and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Touba in?
Touba uses the Africa/Dakar time zone, which is UTC+0 (GMT) all year.
Does Touba use daylight saving time?
No. Touba stays on UTC+0 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Touba and New York?
Touba is 5 hours ahead of New York in January and 4 hours ahead of New York in July, because New York moves its clocks for daylight saving time and Touba does not.
Is Touba on the same time as Dakar?
Yes. Touba and Dakar both use UTC+0 right now.
How long is the longest day in Touba?
About 13 hours 1 minute, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 11 hours 15 minutes of daylight.
Why is the sun not highest at noon in Touba?
Clock time follows the time zone, not the sun. Touba lies west of the line its offset is based on, so solar noon comes at about 1:05 PM on standard time.
Time zone rules: IANA tz database, version 2026e. Place names and coordinates: GeoNames. Sunrise and sunset are calculated from the coordinates and can differ by a minute or two from local almanacs.