Time Now in Maroua, Cameroon 🇨🇲
Lat/Long: 10.59° N, 14.32° E
Elevation: 406 m above sea level
Population rank: #5 of 140 cities in Cameroon by population
Region: Far North
IANA Timezone: Africa/Douala
Timezone: WAT
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Cameroon: WAT
Local time in Maroua runs on a UTC+01:00 offset (Africa/Douala). Maroua does not observe daylight saving time, so this offset holds all year. Today gives roughly 13 hours of daylight, near the midpoint of the year. Its tropical latitude keeps the seasonal change in daylight fairly gentle. Maroua stands at an elevated 406 m above the sea. The nearest big city, Paris, is a distant 4398 km away. As one of Cameroon's largest cities, Maroua is a reference point many travellers set their watches by.
Maroua gets 12h 36m of daylight today, with sunrise at 05:50 and sunset at 18:27.
Time & Daylight in Maroua
Daylight Hours in Maroua
Maroua gets 12h 37m of daylight today. Sunrise in Maroua is at 05:50 and sunset in Maroua is at 18:27.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 30m near the December solstice to 12h 44m near the June solstice.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 27 Jul ● | 04:33 | 05:50 | 12:09 | 15:29 | 18:27 | 19:57 |
| Tue, 28 Jul | 04:33 | 05:50 | 12:09 | 15:29 | 18:27 | 19:57 |
| Wed, 29 Jul | 04:33 | 05:51 | 12:09 | 15:29 | 18:27 | 19:57 |
| Thu, 30 Jul | 04:34 | 05:51 | 12:09 | 15:28 | 18:27 | 19:57 |
| Fri, 31 Jul | 04:34 | 05:51 | 12:09 | 15:28 | 18:26 | 19:56 |
| Sat, 1 Aug | 04:34 | 05:51 | 12:09 | 15:27 | 18:26 | 19:56 |
| Sun, 2 Aug | 04:34 | 05:51 | 12:09 | 15:27 | 18:26 | 19:56 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Maroua
Sunrise
in Maroua
↑
5:50 AM
Sunset
in Maroua
↓
6:27 PM
Day Length
12h 36m
Dawn
in Maroua
5:28 AM
Dusk
in Maroua
6:50 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Maroua
Current Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination
96.0%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 17:02
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 04:41
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Distances & Clock Changes in Maroua
How Far Is Maroua From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | 4,398 km | NNW (348deg) |
| Dubai | 4,605 km | ENE (64deg) |
| London | 4,735 km | NNW (347deg) |
| Moscow | 5,416 km | NNE (17deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,338 km | ENE (74deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 7,633 km | WSW (239deg) |
| New York | 9,102 km | NW (310deg) |
| Singapore | 9,925 km | E (89deg) |
Maroua's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Maroua and you would surface in the open ocean, near 10.6deg S, 165.7deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Maroua
What time is it in Maroua right now?
The current local time in Maroua is 14:02 on Monday, July 27, 2026. Maroua follows the Africa/Douala time zone.
What time zone is Maroua in?
Clocks in Maroua follow the Africa/Douala IANA time zone (UTC+01:00). It applies to the wider area too and adjusts on its own for daylight saving where that is observed.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Maroua?
Is Maroua on daylight saving time right now?
No. Daylight saving time is not in effect in Maroua as of July 27, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Maroua today?
Maroua sees sunrise at 05:50 and sunset at 18:27 today, giving 12h 36m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Maroua tonight?
The moon phase over Maroua tonight is Waxing Gibbous with 96.0% illumination.
What is solar time in Maroua?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Maroua, the clock is closely aligned with local solar time.