Time in Cameroon
Capital · Yaoundé
Time zone in Cameroon
| Time zone | Local time | Offset | DST | Example city |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Africa/Douala West Africa Standard Time |
UTC+01:00 | No | Yaoundé |
About Cameroon
| Official name: | Republic of Cameroon |
|---|---|
| Capital: | Yaounde |
| Region: | Africa · Middle Africa |
| Population: | 29,442,327 |
| Currency: | Central African CFA franc (XAF, FCFA) |
| Calling code: | +237 |
| Languages: | English, French |
| ISO codes: | CM / CMR |
| Internet domain: | .cm |
Cities in Cameroon
- Douala
- Yaoundé
- Garoua
- Kousséri
- Noun
- Bamenda
- Mayo-Sava
- Mayo-Louti
- Maroua
- Bafoussam
- Mokolo
- Mayo-Rey
- Ngaoundéré
- Bertoua
- Edéa
- Loum
- Boyo
- Mvila
- Mbam-Et-Inoubou
- Lebialem
- Kumba
- Mayo-Banyo
- Koung-Khi
- Nkongsamba
- Hauts-Plateaux
- Mbouda
- Dschang
- Foumban
- Ébolowa
- Guider
- Foumbot
- Bafang
- Yagoua
- Mbalmayo
- Meïganga
- Bali
- Limbe
- Bafia
- Wum
- Bangangté
- Tiko
- Kribi
- Mora
- Sangmélima
- Kumbo
- Nkoteng
- Mutengene
- Buea
- Garoua Boulaï
- Batouri
- Fundong
- Fontem
- Mbanga
- Banyo
- Manjo
- Melong
- Tibati
- Muyuka
- Obala
- Nanga Eboko
Public holidays in Cameroon 2026
Full list ›- 1 Jan — Nouvel An
- 11 Feb — Fête de la Jeunesse
- 20 Mar — Fête de fin du Ramadan estimated
- 3 Apr — Vendredi saint
- 1 May — Fête du travail
- 14 May — Ascension
- 20 May — Fête nationale ou de l'unité
- 27 May — Fête du mouton estimated
Frequently asked questions about time in Cameroon
How many time zones does Cameroon have?
Cameroon uses one time zone: West Africa Standard Time (Africa/Douala, currently UTC+01:00).
Does Cameroon use daylight saving time?
No. None of Cameroon’s time zones change their clocks for daylight saving time in the next 12 months.
What time is it in Yaoundé, the capital of Cameroon?
See the live clock on the Yaoundé time page. Yaoundé uses Africa/Douala.