Current Time in Cameroon 🇨🇲

Q: What time is it in Cameroon right now?

The current local time in Cameroon is 13:59:21 WAT on Friday, November 6, 2026. The country uses the Africa/Douala time zone.

Q: How many time zones does Cameroon use?

Cameroon spans 2 time zones: Africa/Douala, Africa/Lagos.

Q: What is the capital of Cameroon?

The capital of Cameroon is Yaounde, where the current local time is 13:59:21.

Q: What time is sunrise and sunset in Yaounde today?

Today in Yaounde, the capital of Cameroon: sunrise is at 05:58 and sunset is at 17:56 local time.

Q: Does Cameroon observe Daylight Saving Time?

No — Cameroon does not observe Daylight Saving Time. Local clocks stay on the same offset year-round.

Q: When is the next public holiday in Cameroon?

The next public holiday in Cameroon is Christmas Day on Friday, December 25, 2026 — in 49 days.

Q: How many cities in Cameroon are listed on time.now?

time.now currently lists 50 cities across Cameroon (out of 84 total in our database).

Q: Which countries border Cameroon?

Cameroon shares a border with: Central African Republic, Chad, Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Nigeria.

Continent: Africa

Capital City: Yaounde

Largest Cities:

Time in Yaounde (Pop. 3,820,000)
Time in Douala (Pop. 1,338,082)
Time in Bamenda (Pop. 420,445)
Time in Bafoussam (Pop. 373,268)
Time in Maroua (Pop. 314,122)

ISO Alpha 2/3: CM, CMR

Uses Daylight Savings Time: No ❌

IANA Time Zone: Africa/Douala (UTC+01:00)

Time Zones: WAT

Cameroon uses West Africa Time (WAT), UTC+1, throughout the country and does not observe daylight saving time. The live clock above shows the exact time in Cameroon now and updates every second.

Qibla Direction from Cameroon

From Yaounde, the Kaaba in Mecca bears 55deg (NE), about 3,629 km away. Check the Qibla direction in Cameroon on a live compass.

Time Zone Overview for Cameroon

Cameroon uses a single time zone.
Clocks in Yaounde run about 15m ahead of local solar time.
The working week runs Monday to Friday, with the weekend on Saturday and Sunday.

Daylight Saving Time in Cameroon

Cameroon does not observe daylight saving time. Clocks stay on WAT (UTC+1) all year round.

View daylight saving time changes for Cameroon →

Time Difference Between Yaounde and Major Cities

Live local time and the difference from Yaounde right now.

New York Fri 07:59 -6h

Los Angeles Fri 04:59 -9h

Chicago Fri 06:59 -7h

Toronto Fri 07:59 -6h

Sao Paulo Fri 09:59 -4h

London Fri 12:59 -1h

Paris Fri 13:59 same time

Berlin Fri 13:59 same time

Moscow Fri 15:59 +2h

Dubai Fri 16:59 +3h

Mumbai Fri 18:29 +4h 30m

Singapore Fri 20:59 +7h

Hong Kong Fri 20:59 +7h

Tokyo Fri 21:59 +8h

Sydney Fri 23:59 +10h

Best Time to Call Cameroon

How standard business hours (9:00 to 17:00) in major hubs line up with the clock in Yaounde:

New York: 9:00-17:00 there is 15:00 to 23:00 in Yaounde.
London: 9:00-17:00 there is 10:00 to 18:00 in Yaounde.
Tokyo: 9:00-17:00 there is 01:00 to 09:00 in Yaounde.

Daylight Hours in Yaounde

In the capital, Yaounde, the sun is up for 11h 58m today. Sunrise in Yaounde is at 05:58 and sunset in Yaounde is at 17:56.

Daylight ranges from about 11h 54m near the December solstice to 12h 20m near the June solstice.

Moon in Cameroon

See moonrise and moonset times and the current moon phase for Yaounde and major cities across Cameroon.

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Regions in Cameroon

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Cities in Cameroon A–Z

Time.now features the exact time for 84 cities in Cameroon.
Select a letter to view all cities:

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Time Now in Major Cities in Cameroon

Time now in Yaounde Fri 13:59:21
Time now in Douala Fri 13:59:21
Time now in Bamenda Fri 13:59:21
Time now in Bafoussam Fri 13:59:21
Time now in Maroua Fri 13:59:21
Time now in Ngaoundéré Fri 13:59:21
Time now in Kumba Fri 13:59:21
Time now in Nkongsamba Fri 13:59:21
Time now in Buea Fri 13:59:21
Time now in Kousséri Fri 13:59:21
Time now in Bertoua Fri 13:59:21
Time now in Limbe Fri 13:59:21
Time now in Foumban Fri 13:59:21
Time now in Kumbo Fri 13:59:21
Time now in Edéa Fri 13:59:21
Time now in Ébolowa Fri 13:59:21
Time now in Dschang Fri 13:59:21
Time now in Tiko Fri 13:59:21
Time now in Kribi Fri 13:59:21
Time now in Mbalmayo Fri 13:59:21
Time now in Guider Fri 13:59:21
Time now in Sangmélima Fri 13:59:21
Time now in Melong Fri 13:59:21
Time now in Foumbot Fri 13:59:21
Time now in Bafia Fri 13:59:21
Time now in Mbouda Fri 13:59:21
Time now in Mutengene Fri 13:59:21
Time now in Mora Fri 13:59:21
Time now in Meïganga Fri 13:59:21
Time now in Yagoua Fri 13:59:21
Time now in Loum Fri 13:59:21
Time now in Bafang Fri 13:59:21
Time now in Mokolo Fri 13:59:21
Time now in Batouri Fri 13:59:21
Time now in Banyo Fri 13:59:21
Time now in Garoua Boulaï Fri 13:59:21
Time now in Obala Fri 13:59:21
Time now in Oku Fri 13:59:21
Time now in Mbanga Fri 13:59:21
Time now in Muyuka Fri 13:59:21
Time now in Bangangté Fri 13:59:21
Time now in Fundong Fri 13:59:21
Time now in Fontem Fri 13:59:21
Time now in Wum Fri 13:59:21
Time now in Manjo Fri 13:59:21
Time now in Ngaoundal Fri 13:59:21
Time now in Ndop Fri 13:59:21
Time now in Tibati Fri 13:59:21
Time now in Tchéboa Fri 13:59:21
Time now in Garoua Fri 13:59:21

City	Current Time
Time now in Yaounde	Fri 13:59:21
Time now in Douala	Fri 13:59:21
Time now in Bamenda	Fri 13:59:21
Time now in Bafoussam	Fri 13:59:21
Time now in Maroua	Fri 13:59:21
Time now in Ngaoundéré	Fri 13:59:21
Time now in Kumba	Fri 13:59:21
Time now in Nkongsamba	Fri 13:59:21
Time now in Buea	Fri 13:59:21
Time now in Kousséri	Fri 13:59:21
Time now in Bertoua	Fri 13:59:21
Time now in Limbe	Fri 13:59:21
Time now in Foumban	Fri 13:59:21
Time now in Kumbo	Fri 13:59:21
Time now in Edéa	Fri 13:59:21
Time now in Ébolowa	Fri 13:59:21
Time now in Dschang	Fri 13:59:21
Time now in Tiko	Fri 13:59:21
Time now in Kribi	Fri 13:59:21
Time now in Mbalmayo	Fri 13:59:21
Time now in Guider	Fri 13:59:21
Time now in Sangmélima	Fri 13:59:21
Time now in Melong	Fri 13:59:21
Time now in Foumbot	Fri 13:59:21
Time now in Bafia	Fri 13:59:21
Time now in Mbouda	Fri 13:59:21
Time now in Mutengene	Fri 13:59:21
Time now in Mora	Fri 13:59:21
Time now in Meïganga	Fri 13:59:21
Time now in Yagoua	Fri 13:59:21
Time now in Loum	Fri 13:59:21
Time now in Bafang	Fri 13:59:21
Time now in Mokolo	Fri 13:59:21
Time now in Batouri	Fri 13:59:21
Time now in Banyo	Fri 13:59:21
Time now in Garoua Boulaï	Fri 13:59:21
Time now in Obala	Fri 13:59:21
Time now in Oku	Fri 13:59:21
Time now in Mbanga	Fri 13:59:21
Time now in Muyuka	Fri 13:59:21
Time now in Bangangté	Fri 13:59:21
Time now in Fundong	Fri 13:59:21
Time now in Fontem	Fri 13:59:21
Time now in Wum	Fri 13:59:21
Time now in Manjo	Fri 13:59:21
Time now in Ngaoundal	Fri 13:59:21
Time now in Ndop	Fri 13:59:21
Time now in Tibati	Fri 13:59:21
Time now in Tchéboa	Fri 13:59:21
Time now in Garoua	Fri 13:59:21

Current Time in IANA Time Zones Used in Cameroon

Africa/Douala Fri 13:59:21
Africa/Lagos Fri 13:59:21

Timezone	Current Time
Africa/Douala	Fri 13:59:21
Africa/Lagos	Fri 13:59:21

Frequently Asked Questions about Cameroon

What time is it in Cameroon right now?

The current local time in Cameroon is 13:59:21 WAT on Friday, November 6, 2026. The country uses the Africa/Douala time zone.

How many time zones does Cameroon use?

Cameroon spans 2 time zones: Africa/Douala, Africa/Lagos.

What is the capital of Cameroon?

The capital of Cameroon is Yaounde, where the current local time is 13:59:21.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Yaounde today?

Today in Yaounde, the capital of Cameroon: sunrise is at 05:58 and sunset is at 17:56 local time.

Does Cameroon observe Daylight Saving Time?

No — Cameroon does not observe Daylight Saving Time. Local clocks stay on the same offset year-round.

When is the next public holiday in Cameroon?

The next public holiday in Cameroon is Christmas Day on Friday, December 25, 2026 — in 49 days.

How many cities in Cameroon are listed on time.now?

time.now currently lists 50 cities across Cameroon (out of 84 total in our database).

Which countries border Cameroon?

Cameroon shares a border with: Central African Republic, Chad, Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Nigeria.

Time Zone Converters for Cameroon

Convert time between the time zones of Cameroon and other locations worldwide.

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Sunrise and Sunset in Cameroon

Yaounde

↑ 5:58 AM

↓ 5:56 PM
Douala

↑ 6:06 AM

↓ 6:03 PM
Bamenda

↑ 6:06 AM

↓ 5:59 PM
Bafoussam

↑ 6:04 AM

↓ 5:58 PM
Maroua

↑ 5:55 AM

↓ 5:37 PM
Ngaoundéré

↑ 5:54 AM

↓ 5:44 PM
Kumba

↑ 6:07 AM

↓ 6:03 PM
Nkongsamba

↑ 6:06 AM

↓ 6:01 PM
Buea

↑ 6:08 AM

↓ 6:05 PM
Kousséri

↑ 5:54 AM

↓ 5:32 PM
Bertoua

↑ 5:50 AM

↓ 5:46 PM
Limbe

↑ 6:08 AM

↓ 6:05 PM
Foumban

↑ 6:03 AM

↓ 5:56 PM
Kumbo

↑ 6:04 AM

↓ 5:57 PM
Edéa

↑ 6:04 AM

↓ 6:01 PM
Ébolowa

↑ 5:59 AM

↓ 5:58 PM
Dschang

↑ 6:06 AM

↓ 6:00 PM
Tiko

↑ 6:07 AM

↓ 6:04 PM
Kribi

↑ 6:04 AM

↓ 6:03 PM
Mbalmayo

↑ 5:58 AM

↓ 5:56 PM

City	↑ Sunrise	↓ Sunset
	↑ 5:58 AM	↓ 5:56 PM
	↑ 6:06 AM	↓ 6:03 PM
	↑ 6:06 AM	↓ 5:59 PM
	↑ 6:04 AM	↓ 5:58 PM
	↑ 5:55 AM	↓ 5:37 PM
	↑ 5:54 AM	↓ 5:44 PM
	↑ 6:07 AM	↓ 6:03 PM
	↑ 6:06 AM	↓ 6:01 PM
	↑ 6:08 AM	↓ 6:05 PM
	↑ 5:54 AM	↓ 5:32 PM
	↑ 5:50 AM	↓ 5:46 PM
	↑ 6:08 AM	↓ 6:05 PM
	↑ 6:03 AM	↓ 5:56 PM
	↑ 6:04 AM	↓ 5:57 PM
	↑ 6:04 AM	↓ 6:01 PM
	↑ 5:59 AM	↓ 5:58 PM
	↑ 6:06 AM	↓ 6:00 PM
	↑ 6:07 AM	↓ 6:04 PM
	↑ 6:04 AM	↓ 6:03 PM
	↑ 5:58 AM	↓ 5:56 PM

Current Weather in Cameroon

City	Condition	Temp.

Information about Cameroon

Population	25,216,237
Area	475,440 km²
ISO Numeric Code	120
FIPS Code	CM
Top Level Domain	.cm
Currency	Franc (XAF)
Phone Prefix	+237
Country Code	+237
Languages	EN-CM (en-CM), FR-CM (fr-CM)
Neighbouring Countries	🇨🇫 Central African Republic, 🇹🇩 Chad, 🇨🇬 Congo, 🇬🇶 Equatorial Guinea, 🇬🇦 Gabon, 🇳🇬 Nigeria

Upcoming Public Holidays in Cameroon

This year, Cameroon observes 11 public holidays, with 13 scheduled for 2027. The next holiday is Christmas Day on 25 Dec. The most recently passed holiday was Mawlid (estimated). Explore the full calendar of Public Holidays in Cameroon to plan your schedule.

Christmas Day 25 Dec • Friday
New Year's Day 1 Jan • Friday
Youth Day 11 Feb • Thursday
Eid al-Fitr (estimated) 9 Mar • Tuesday
Good Friday 26 Mar • Friday
Labour Day 1 May • Saturday
Ascension Day 6 May • Thursday
Eid al-Adha (estimated) 16 May • Sunday
Eid al-Adha (estimated) (observed) 17 May • Monday
National Day 20 May • Thursday

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