Time Now in Garoua, Cameroon 🇨🇲
Lat/Long: 9.3° N, 13.4° E
Elevation: 199 m above sea level
Population rank: #50 of 140 cities in Cameroon by population
Region: North
IANA Timezone: Africa/Douala
Timezone: WAT
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Cameroon: WAT
Garoua is in the Africa/Douala time zone (UTC+01:00). Daylight saving time is not currently in effect. Use this page to check the exact local time in Garoua, Cameroon, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Garoua
Daylight Hours in Garoua
Garoua gets 12h 36m of daylight today. Sunrise in Garoua is at 05:54 and sunset in Garoua is at 18:30.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 35m near the December solstice to 12h 40m near the June solstice.
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Common Questions About Time in Garoua
What is the current local time in Garoua?
The live local time in Garoua is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Garoua currently observes WAT, with a standard offset of UTC+01:00.
What time zone is Garoua in?
Garoua uses the WAT time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+01:00.
Does Garoua observe daylight saving time?
No. Garoua stays on standard time throughout the year.
Cities Sharing Garoua's Time Zone (UTC+01:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Garoua.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 18 Jul ● | 04:36 | 05:54 | 12:12 | 15:36 | 18:30 | 20:00 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 04:36 | 05:54 | 12:12 | 15:36 | 18:30 | 20:00 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 04:37 | 05:54 | 12:12 | 15:36 | 18:30 | 20:00 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 04:37 | 05:55 | 12:12 | 15:36 | 18:30 | 20:00 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 04:37 | 05:55 | 12:12 | 15:35 | 18:30 | 20:00 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 04:38 | 05:55 | 12:12 | 15:35 | 18:30 | 20:00 |
| Fri, 24 Jul | 04:38 | 05:55 | 12:12 | 15:35 | 18:30 | 20:00 |
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Current phase, illumination, and next full/new moon for Garoua
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Garoua
Sunrise
in Garoua
↑
5:54 AM
Sunset
in Garoua
↓
6:30 PM
Day Length
12h 35m
Dawn
in Garoua
5:31 AM
Dusk
in Garoua
6:53 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Garoua
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
17.0%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 09:37
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 21:58
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Distances & Clock Changes in Garoua
How Far Is Garoua From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | 4,518 km | N (349deg) |
| Dubai | 4,759 km | ENE (63deg) |
| London | 4,853 km | NNW (348deg) |
| Moscow | 5,583 km | NNE (17deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,475 km | ENE (73deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 7,474 km | WSW (239deg) |
| New York | 9,117 km | NW (310deg) |
| Singapore | 10,029 km | E (89deg) |
Garoua's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Garoua and you would surface in the open ocean, near 9.3deg S, 166.6deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Garoua
What time is it in Garoua right now?
The current local time in Garoua is 01:22 on Saturday, July 18, 2026. Garoua follows the Africa/Douala time zone.
What time zone is Garoua in?
Garoua 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 Garoua?
Is Garoua on daylight saving time right now?
No — Garoua is not currently observing daylight saving time as of July 18, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Garoua today?
Today in Garoua: sunrise is at 05:54 and sunset is at 18:30, giving 12h 35m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Garoua tonight?
The moon phase over Garoua tonight is Waxing Crescent with 17.0% illumination.
What is solar time in Garoua?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Garoua, the clock is closely aligned with local solar time.