Current local time in Garoua, Cameroon
WAT · UTC+01:00 · West Africa Standard Time
About Garoua
Garoua, North, Cameroon uses the West Africa Standard Time time zone (Africa/Douala), currently UTC+01:00. Population: about 436,899.
| Country: | Cameroon |
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| State / region: | North |
| Coordinates: | 9°18′N / 13°24′E |
| Population: | 436,899 |
| Currency: | Central African CFA franc (XAF) |
| Languages: | English, French |
| Country calling code: | +237 |
Time zone in Garoua
| IANA time zone: | Africa/Douala |
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| Time zone name: | West Africa Standard Time (WAT) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC+01:00 |
| UTC time now: |
Daylight saving time
Garoua does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+01:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Garoua today
| Sunrise: | 05:54 |
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| Sunset: | 17:47 |
| Solar noon: | 11:51 |
| Day length: | 11h 52m |
| Civil twilight: | 05:33 – 18:08 |
Calculated for 2026-10-21 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (WAT) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Garoua
- LondonSame timeGaroua is on the same time
- New York+5 hGaroua is 5 hours ahead of New York
- AbujaSame timeGaroua is on the same time
Frequently asked questions about Garoua time
What time zone is Garoua in?
Garoua uses the IANA time zone Africa/Douala (West Africa Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+01:00.
Does Garoua observe daylight saving time?
Garoua does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+01:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Garoua and London?
Right now Garoua and London are on the same time. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Garoua and New York?
Right now Garoua is 5 hours ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.