Perseid Meteor Shower in Dakar
Senegal — August 12, 2026
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Dakar
12:44:10
Africa/Dakar
GMT / UTC
12:44:10
Etc/UTC
Mecca
15:44:10
UTC+3
About Perseid Meteor Shower
One of the best annual meteor showers, peaking around August 12-13 with up to 100 meteors per hour.
Dakar Quick Facts
- Country
- 🇸🇳 Senegal
- Timezone
- Africa/Dakar
- Population
- 2,646,503
- Coordinates
- 14.6937, -17.4441
Sun Times Today in Dakar
Sunrise
06:44
Solar Noon
13:13
Sunset
19:43
Golden Hour
19:12
Daylight
12h 58m
Local time
Prayer Times Today in Dakar
| Prayer | Time (Local) |
|---|---|
| Fajr | 05:24 |
| Sunrise | 06:44 |
| Dhuhr | 13:13 |
| Asr | 16:38 |
| Maghrib | 19:43 |
| Isha | 20:58 |
Based on MWL calculation method. Local time.
Typical Weather
High
29.8°C
Low
25.8°C
Condition
Rain
Historical average for this date. Not a forecast.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- When is Perseid Meteor Shower in Dakar?
- Perseid Meteor Shower in Dakar falls on Wednesday, August 12, 2026.
- What timezone is Dakar in?
- Dakar is in the Africa/Dakar timezone.