City Time Difference Time difference between KOLDA and Sam：KOLDA is 9 hours ahead compared to Sam
The time difference between KOLDA and Sam is 9 hoursTime Zone Comparison
KOLDA （Senegal）
Time Zone |
Africa/Dakar |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+0 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Sam （Timor-Leste）
Time Zone |
Asia/Dili |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+9 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Specified CityKOLDA
Africa/Dakar
Kolda, Senegal: Eastern Township and Cultural Crossroads
Kolda is the capital of the Kolda region in eastern Senegal, located about 640 kilometers southeast of the capital, Dakar, near the border between Mali and Mauritania, and is an important transportation hub on the upper Senegal River. The city is known for its ethnically diverse culture, with a predominantly Fulani, Wolof and Toucouloir population, and a thriving traditional crafts (e.g., leatherwork, silver jewelry) and bazaar trade, making it the commercial center of the surrounding region. Agriculture is dominated by peanuts, millet and animal husbandry, and the climate is savannah, with distinct wet and dry seasons, with lush vegetation during the rainy season (June-October) and typical Sahelian scenery during the dry season. Kolda is a blend of tradition and modernity, preserving ancient mosques and folklore festivals, but also evolving as an important node connecting the interior of West Africa.
Comparison CitySam
Asia/Dili
Same, East Timor: the mountainous center of Ainaro District
Same, the capital of Timor-Leste's Ainaro District, is located about 50 kilometers south of the capital, Dili, in the mountainous interior and is an important agricultural and transportation hub for the country. It is known for its coffee farming, surrounded by terraced fields that produce Timor-Leste's premium Arabica coffee beans. Historically, Samu was an important stronghold during Timor-Leste's War of Independence, and remnants of the resistance movement still remain in the area, attracting history buffs to explore. The surrounding area is rich in natural beauty and close to Mount Ramelau, Timor-Leste's highest peak, making it a stopover for hiking enthusiasts. A blend of traditional Timacu culture and modern townscape, Samu offers a unique look at the interior of Timor-Leste.