Current local time in Yaoundé, Cameroon
WAT · UTC+01:00 · West Africa Standard Time
About Yaoundé
Yaoundé, Centre, Cameroon uses the West Africa Standard Time time zone (Africa/Douala), currently UTC+01:00. It is the capital of Cameroon. Population: about 1,299,369.
| Country: | Cameroon |
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| State / region: | Centre |
| Coordinates: | 3°52′N / 11°31′E |
| Population: | 1,299,369 |
| Currency: | Central African CFA franc (XAF) |
| Languages: | English, French |
| Country calling code: | +237 |
Time zone in Yaoundé
| 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
Yaoundé does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+01:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Yaoundé today
| Sunrise: | 05:58 |
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| Sunset: | 17:59 |
| Solar noon: | 11:58 |
| Day length: | 12h 01m |
| Civil twilight: | 05:37 – 18:20 |
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 Yaoundé
- LondonSame timeYaoundé is on the same time
- New York+5 hYaoundé is 5 hours ahead of New York
- AbujaSame timeYaoundé is on the same time
Frequently asked questions about Yaoundé time
What time zone is Yaoundé in?
Yaoundé uses the IANA time zone Africa/Douala (West Africa Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+01:00.
Does Yaoundé observe daylight saving time?
Yaoundé does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+01:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Yaoundé and London?
Right now Yaoundé 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 Yaoundé and New York?
Right now Yaoundé 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.