Current local time in Maroua, Cameroon
WAT · UTC+01:00 · West Africa Standard Time
About Maroua
Maroua, Far North, Cameroon uses the West Africa Standard Time time zone (Africa/Douala), currently UTC+01:00. Population: about 319,941.
| Country: | Cameroon |
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| State / region: | Far North |
| Coordinates: | 10°35′N / 14°19′E |
| Population: | 319,941 |
| Currency: | Central African CFA franc (XAF) |
| Languages: | English, French |
| Country calling code: | +237 |
Time zone in Maroua
| 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
Maroua does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+01:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Maroua today
| Sunrise: | 05:52 |
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| Sunset: | 17:42 |
| Solar noon: | 11:47 |
| Day length: | 11h 50m |
| Civil twilight: | 05:30 – 18:04 |
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 Maroua
- LondonSame timeMaroua is on the same time
- New York+5 hMaroua is 5 hours ahead of New York
- AbujaSame timeMaroua is on the same time
Frequently asked questions about Maroua time
What time zone is Maroua in?
Maroua uses the IANA time zone Africa/Douala (West Africa Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+01:00.
Does Maroua observe daylight saving time?
Maroua does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+01:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Maroua and London?
Right now Maroua 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 Maroua and New York?
Right now Maroua 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.