Current local time in Ngaoundere, Cameroon
The live clock above shows the time in Ngaoundere. Ngaoundere is in the Africa/Douala time zone, UTC+1 right now (WAT).
| Country | Cameroon |
|---|---|
| Region | Adamaoua |
| Population | about 134,000 |
| Coordinates | 7.32° N, 13.58° E |
| Time zone | Africa/Douala |
| Abbreviation | WAT |
| UTC offset | UTC+1 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Ngaoundere 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 | 6:10 AM | 6:16 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 5:50 AM | 6:23 PM | 12 h 32 min |
| September equinox | 5:54 AM | 6:02 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | 6:12 AM | 5:54 PM | 11 h 41 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Ngaoundere at about 12:14 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 6 minutes ahead of the sun, because Ngaoundere sits at 13.6° E, while its time zone is centred on 15.0° E.
Ngaoundere time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Ngaoundere |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Ngaoundere |
|---|---|---|
| Garoua | 221 km (137 mi) | same time |
| Jalingo, Nigeria | 301 km (187 mi) | same time |
| Bertoua | 305 km (189 mi) | same time |
| Moundou, Chad | 308 km (192 mi) | same time |
| Mubi, Nigeria | 330 km (205 mi) | same time |
| Maroua | 373 km (232 mi) | same time |
| Bongor, Chad | 385 km (239 mi) | same time |
| Bafoussam | 405 km (252 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Cameroon
Questions people ask
What time zone is Ngaoundere in?
Ngaoundere is in the Africa/Douala time zone, UTC+1, all year.
Does Ngaoundere have daylight saving time?
Ngaoundere doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+1 (WAT) all year.
Why isn't noon in Ngaoundere when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Ngaoundere's clocks follow a zone centred on 15.0° E, so on standard time they run about 6 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).