Douala keeps UTC+1 (WAT) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Douala and your time
Douala at a glance
| Country | Cameroon |
|---|---|
| Region | Littoral |
| Time zone | Africa/Douala |
| Abbreviation now | WAT |
| UTC offset now | UTC+1 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 4.05° N, 9.70° E |
Douala time zone and clock changes
The clocks in Douala follow Africa/Douala and keep UTC+1 through every season. No daylight saving time has been recorded here since 1970.
All of Cameroon keeps the same time, so Douala reads the same clock as Yaoundé.
Clock changes in Douala, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Douala for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Douala is
A 9:00 AM start in Douala is 3:00 AM in New York, 7:00 PM in Sydney and 12:00 AM in Los Angeles.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July | Shared office hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 6 h behind | 6 h behind | 5 h behind | 2 h |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 9 h behind | 9 h behind | 8 h behind | None |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 1 h behind | 1 h behind | Same time | 7 h |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | Same time | Same time | 1 h ahead | 8 h |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 3 h ahead | 3 h ahead | 3 h ahead | 5 h |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 4 h 30 min ahead | 4 h 30 min ahead | 4 h 30 min ahead | 3 h 30 min |
| Singapore | --:-- | 7 h ahead | 7 h ahead | 7 h ahead | 1 h |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 8 h ahead | 8 h ahead | 8 h ahead | None |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 10 h ahead | 10 h ahead | 9 h ahead | None |
| UTC | --:-- | 1 h behind | 1 h behind | 1 h behind | 7 h |
Because Douala keeps one offset all year, any change in the gap comes from the other city’s daylight saving time. Compare the January and July columns.
Shared office hours counts the time when the clock reads between 9 AM and 5 PM in both cities on the same day.
Sunrise and sunset in Douala
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Day length barely moves in Douala, from 11 hours 53 minutes to 12 hours 21 minutes. Sunrise and sunset shift by less than an hour across the year.
Daylight through the year in Douala
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:25 AM | 6:32 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 6:12 AM | 6:34 PM | 12 h 21 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:10 AM | 6:17 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 6:23 AM | 6:16 PM | 11 h 53 min |
When the sun is highest in Douala
Douala lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:20 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Places close to Douala
Every city below shares Douala’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buea | 53 km (33 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Edéa | 55 km (34 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Limbe | 55 km (34 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kumba | 71 km (44 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Nkongsamba | 104 km (65 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Malabo (Equatorial Guinea) | 107 km (67 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Bafoussam | 178 km (110 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Esuk Oron (Nigeria) | 181 km (113 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as Douala today but follow different rules, so they can drift apart when clocks change.
More cities in Cameroon
All time zones and cities in Cameroon
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Douala in?
Douala uses the Africa/Douala time zone, which is UTC+1 (WAT) all year.
Does Douala use daylight saving time?
No. Douala stays on UTC+1 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Douala and New York?
Douala is 6 hours ahead of New York in January and 5 hours ahead of New York in July, because New York moves its clocks for daylight saving time and Douala does not.
Is Douala on the same time as Yaoundé?
Yes. Douala and Yaoundé both use UTC+1 right now.
How long is the longest day in Douala?
About 12 hours 21 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 11 hours 53 minutes of daylight.
Time zone rules: IANA tz database, version 2026e. Place names and coordinates: GeoNames. Sunrise and sunset are calculated from the coordinates and can differ by a minute or two from local almanacs.