Senegal operates on Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), which is Coordinated Universal Time (UTC+0). The country does not observe daylight saving time, so the offset remains constant throughout the year.
All of Senegal follows the same timezone. Major cities including Dakar, Thiès, Saint-Louis, and Ziguinchor all observe GMT. Dakar, the capital and largest city, is located on the westernmost point of the African mainland.
Dakar is the westernmost city on the African mainland, making Senegal one of the closest African countries to the Americas. The famous Paris-Dakar Rally (now Dakar Rally) originally finished in Dakar, showcasing the city's international significance.