Current local time in Douala, Cameroon
The live clock above shows the time in Douala. Douala is in the Africa/Douala time zone, UTC+1 right now (WAT).
| Country | Cameroon |
|---|---|
| Region | Littoral |
| Population | about 1.6 million |
| Coordinates | 4.06° N, 9.71° E |
| Time zone | Africa/Douala |
| Abbreviation | WAT |
| UTC offset | UTC+1 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Douala doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+1 (WAT) all year.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 6:25 AM | 6:31 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 6:12 AM | 6:33 PM | 12 h 21 min |
| September equinox | 6:10 AM | 6:17 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | 6:22 AM | 6:15 PM | 11 h 53 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Douala at about 12:30 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 21 minutes ahead of the sun, because Douala sits at 9.7° E, while its time zone is centred on 15.0° E.
Douala time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Douala |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 6 hours behind in Jan, 5 hours behind in Jul | |
| Los Angeles | 9 hours behind in Jan, 8 hours behind in Jul | |
| London | 1 hour behind in Jan, same time in Jul | |
| Paris | same time in Jan, 1 hour ahead in Jul | |
| Dubai | 3 hours ahead | |
| Mumbai | 4.5 hours ahead | |
| Shanghai | 7 hours ahead | |
| Tokyo | 8 hours ahead | |
| Sydney | 10 hours ahead in Jan, 9 hours ahead in Jul |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Douala |
|---|---|---|
| Edea | 54 km (33 mi) | same time |
| Limbe | 58 km (36 mi) | same time |
| Kumba | 71 km (44 mi) | same time |
| Nkongsamba | 103 km (64 mi) | same time |
| Malabo, Equatorial Guinea | 108 km (67 mi) | same time |
| Bafoussam | 177 km (110 mi) | same time |
| Calabar, Nigeria | 183 km (114 mi) | same time |
| Yaounde | 202 km (125 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Cameroon
Questions people ask
What time zone is Douala in?
Douala is in the Africa/Douala time zone, UTC+1, all year.
Does Douala have daylight saving time?
Douala doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+1 (WAT) all year.
Why isn't noon in Douala when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Douala's clocks follow a zone centred on 15.0° E, so on standard time they run about 21 minutes ahead of the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).