Time now in Cameroon

UTC+01:00 • Africa/Douala (WAT)

Your device clock is 187ms ahead of the detected local time (Africa/Douala, UTC+01:00). Time reference obtained from NIST NTP servers with an accuracy of ±0.021 seconds.

18:19:58
Saturday, August 1, 2026, week 31

Time in Cameroon now

Cameroon has one official time zone: WAT (UTC+01:00).

The country does not currently use daylight saving time.

Official time in Cameroon is defined by a single time zone.

What is the time zone in Cameroon?

Official time in Cameroon is defined by a single time zone (IANA zone). Below are the zone and its UTC offset.

Main time zones in Cameroon

Time zone Offset (UTC) Main cities
Africa/Douala UTC+01:00 Douala, Littoral, Mfoundi, Centre, Yaoundé, Centre

List of time zones used in Cameroon (IANA zones)

Zone Offset (UTC) Daylight saving
Africa/Douala UTC+01:00 No

Time difference between Columbus, Ohio, United States and Cameroon

The time difference between Columbus, Ohio, United States and Cameroon depends on the region.

  • Douala, Littoral: 5 hour(s) behind the time in Columbus, Ohio, United States

Does Cameroon use daylight saving time?

No. Cameroon does not currently use daylight saving time.

Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Cameroon?
The country has several time zones. The current time depends on the region and varies between UTC+1:00 and UTC+1:00. The clock at the top of this page shows the time synchronized with official sources.
How many time zones does Cameroon have?
Cameroon has 1 main time zone(s). The IANA database lists specific zones used in different regions.
Does Cameroon use daylight saving time?
No. Cameroon does not currently use daylight saving time.

See also

How to convert Cameroon time

To convert Cameroon time to other countries:

  1. Identify the time zone of the city or region.
  2. Check whether daylight saving time (DST) is in effect.
  3. Compare with the UTC offset of your country.
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