Time in Douala

Current local time in Douala (Cameroon), updated every second.

Sunday, November 8, 2026

West Africa Standard Time · UTC+1

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Difference from your time
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UTC offset
UTC+1 · WAT
Time zone
West Africa Standard Time
Africa/Douala
Daylight saving time
Not observed
Sunrise
06:05
Sunset
18:03 (11 h 57 min)
Difference from London
+1 h

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Time zone in Douala

Douala is located in Cameroon and uses the Africa/Douala time zone (West Africa Standard Time). Its current offset from Coordinated Universal Time is UTC+1 (WAT).

Douala does not observe daylight saving time: the time is UTC+1 all year round.

Today in Douala the sun rises at 06:05 and sets at 18:03 (local time), giving 11 h 57 min of daylight. Approximate coordinates: 4.05° N, 9.77° E.

Compared with London, the time difference with Douala is currently +1 h.

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Frequently asked questions

What time is it now in Douala?

The current time in Douala (Cameroon) is shown on the clock above and updates every second. Douala uses the Africa/Douala time zone, which is currently UTC+1.

Does Douala observe daylight saving time?

Douala does not observe daylight saving time: the time is UTC+1 all year round.

What time are sunrise and sunset in Douala today?

Today in Douala the sun rises at 06:05 and sets at 18:03 (local time), giving 11 h 57 min of daylight.

What is the time difference between Douala and London?

Right now Douala is +1 h compared with London. This may change at certain times of the year if only one of the two places observes daylight saving time.

How do I work out the time difference between Douala and my city?

No maths needed: “Difference from your time” on this page is calculated automatically using your device time zone.