Current Time in Douala, Cameroon 🇨🇲
Lat/Long: 4.05° N, 9.7° E
Elevation: 19 m above sea level
Population rank: Largest city in Cameroon
Region: Littoral
IANA Timezone: Africa/Douala
Solar time: clocks run about 20m ahead of the sun
Timezone: WAT
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Cameroon: WAT
Daylight Hours in Douala
Douala gets 12h 21m of daylight today — sunrise is at 06:10 and sunset is at 18:31.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 53m near the December solstice to 12h 21m near the June solstice.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 12 Jun ● | 04:52 | 06:10 | 12:20 | 15:47 | 18:31 | 20:01 |
| Sat, 13 Jun | 04:52 | 06:10 | 12:21 | 15:48 | 18:31 | 20:01 |
| Sun, 14 Jun | 04:52 | 06:10 | 12:21 | 15:48 | 18:32 | 20:02 |
| Mon, 15 Jun | 04:53 | 06:10 | 12:21 | 15:48 | 18:32 | 20:02 |
| Tue, 16 Jun | 04:53 | 06:11 | 12:21 | 15:48 | 18:32 | 20:02 |
| Wed, 17 Jun | 04:53 | 06:11 | 12:22 | 15:48 | 18:32 | 20:02 |
| Thu, 18 Jun | 04:53 | 06:11 | 12:22 | 15:49 | 18:32 | 20:02 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Douala
Sunrise
in Douala
↑
6:10 AM
Sunset
in Douala
↓
6:31 PM
Day Length
12h 20m
Dawn
in Douala
5:47 AM
Dusk
in Douala
6:54 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Douala
Current Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
13.0%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 04:10
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 15:50
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How Far Is Douala From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | 5,031 km | N (353deg) |
| London | 5,355 km | N (352deg) |
| Dubai | 5,399 km | ENE (60deg) |
| Moscow | 6,264 km | NNE (18deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 6,827 km | WSW (240deg) |
| Mumbai | 7,045 km | ENE (71deg) |
| New York | 9,184 km | NW (311deg) |
| Singapore | 10,454 km | E (88deg) |
Douala's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Douala and you would surface in the open ocean, near 4.0deg S, 170.3deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Douala
What time is it in Douala right now?
The current local time in Douala is 04:41 on Friday, June 12, 2026. Douala follows the Africa/Douala time zone.
What time zone is Douala in?
Douala uses the Africa/Douala IANA time zone (UTC+01:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Douala?
Is Douala on daylight saving time right now?
No — Douala is not currently observing daylight saving time as of June 12, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Douala today?
Today in Douala: sunrise is at 06:10 and sunset is at 18:31, giving 12h 20m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Douala tonight?
The moon phase over Douala tonight is Waning Crescent with 13.0% illumination.
What is solar time in Douala?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Douala, clocks run about 20m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.