Current local time in Douala, Cameroon
WAT · UTC+01:00 · West Africa Standard Time
About Douala
Douala, Littoral, Cameroon uses the West Africa Standard Time time zone (Africa/Douala), currently UTC+01:00. Population: about 1,338,082.
| Country: | Cameroon |
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| State / region: | Littoral |
| Coordinates: | 4°03′N / 9°42′E |
| Population: | 1,338,082 |
| Currency: | Central African CFA franc (XAF) |
| Languages: | English, French |
| Country calling code: | +237 |
Time zone in Douala
| IANA time zone: | Africa/Douala |
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| Time zone name: | West Africa Standard Time (WAT) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC+01:00 |
| UTC time now: |
Daylight saving time
Douala does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+01:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Douala today
| Sunrise: | 06:05 |
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| Sunset: | 18:06 |
| Solar noon: | 12:05 |
| Day length: | 12h 00m |
| Civil twilight: | 05:44 – 18:27 |
Calculated for 2026-10-21 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (WAT) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Douala
- LondonSame timeDouala is on the same time
- New York+5 hDouala is 5 hours ahead of New York
- AbujaSame timeDouala is on the same time
Frequently asked questions about Douala time
What time zone is Douala in?
Douala uses the IANA time zone Africa/Douala (West Africa Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+01:00.
Does Douala observe daylight saving time?
Douala does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+01:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Douala and London?
Right now Douala and London are on the same time. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Douala and New York?
Right now Douala is 5 hours ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.