Time Now in Fontem, Cameroon 🇨🇲
Lat/Long: 5.47° N, 9.88° E
Elevation: 902 m above sea level
Population rank: #43 of 140 cities in Cameroon by population
Region: South-West
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
Fontem keeps its clocks on UTC+01:00, in the Africa/Douala time zone. Fontem does not observe daylight saving time, so this offset holds all year. Sitting close to the equator, Fontem sees day length barely change from month to month. Fontem stands at an elevated 902 m above the sea. Fontem is fairly isolated: even Paris lies some 4876 km off. A major centre in Cameroon, Fontem keeps a busy schedule across its time zone.
Time & Daylight in Fontem
Daylight Hours in Fontem
Fontem gets 12h 16m of daylight today. Sunrise in Fontem is at 06:15 and sunset in Fontem is at 18:31.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 48m near the December solstice to 12h 26m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Fontem and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Fontem right now.
Other Cities in Cameroon with Local Time
Cities Sharing Fontem's Time Zone (UTC+01:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Fontem.
Weather in Fontem
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Prayer Times in Fontem
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 21 Aug ● | 05:02 | 06:15 | 12:23 | 15:37 | 18:31 | 20:01 |
| Sat, 22 Aug | 05:02 | 06:15 | 12:23 | 15:36 | 18:31 | 20:01 |
| Sun, 23 Aug | 05:02 | 06:15 | 12:23 | 15:35 | 18:31 | 20:01 |
| Mon, 24 Aug | 05:02 | 06:15 | 12:22 | 15:34 | 18:30 | 20:00 |
| Tue, 25 Aug | 05:02 | 06:15 | 12:22 | 15:33 | 18:30 | 20:00 |
| Wed, 26 Aug | 05:02 | 06:14 | 12:22 | 15:33 | 18:29 | 19:59 |
| Thu, 27 Aug | 05:02 | 06:14 | 12:22 | 15:32 | 18:29 | 19:59 |
14-day Forecast for Fontem
Moon Phases & Times for Fontem
Current Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination
58.9%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 13:21
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 01:19
View the detailed moon calendar for Fontem with moonphases, moonrise, and moonset times for any date.
Distances & Clock Changes in Fontem
How Far Is Fontem From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | 4,876 km | N (353deg) |
| London | 5,202 km | N (351deg) |
| Dubai | 5,303 km | ENE (61deg) |
| Moscow | 6,108 km | NNE (19deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 6,923 km | WSW (240deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,974 km | ENE (71deg) |
| New York | 9,096 km | NW (310deg) |
| Singapore | 10,429 km | E (88deg) |
Fontem's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Fontem and you would surface in the open ocean, near 5.5deg S, 170.1deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Fontem
What time is it in Fontem right now?
The current local time in Fontem is 01:53 on Friday, August 21, 2026. Fontem follows the Africa/Douala time zone.
What time zone is Fontem in?
Fontem 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 Fontem?
Is Fontem on daylight saving time right now?
No. As of August 21, 2026, Fontem is on standard time, with no daylight-saving shift in effect.
What moon phase is visible over Fontem tonight?
Over Fontem tonight the moon shows a Waxing Gibbous phase at 58.9% illumination.
What is solar time in Fontem?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Fontem, clocks run about 20m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.