Current Local Time in Douala

Douala, Cameroon (GMT+1)

08:20:17

Saturday, January 24, 2026

☀️Day
🌅6:36 AM
🌇6:32 PM

Douala is located in the Africa/Douala timezone in Cameroon.

💵CFA Central African CFA Franc
📞+237
🔌Type C, F
🚗Right

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Time Zone Facts

🕐ZoneDouala
🌐OffsetUTC
🔄DSTNo
📋IANAAfrica/Douala
🌍
No DST changes
Time stays constant

Douala follows Douala and does not observe Daylight Saving Time.

Data: IANA Time Zone Database

🏢Business Hours in Douala

OFFICES
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
BANKS
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
SHOPS
10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
RESTAURANTS
Varies

Hours are general references based on official business standards. Actual hours may vary.

☀️Climate

Tropical monsoon with heavy rainfall (June-October). Hot and humid (24-32°C) year-round.

🏛️Top Attractions

La PagodeDoual'ArtAkwa PalaceWouri River BridgeBonanjo District

📍About Douala Time Zone

Douala is located in the Africa/Douala time zone (UTC+1). As a major metropolitan city in Cameroon, Douala serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in Douala is 6 hours ahead of New York.

When planning calls or meetings with Douala, consider that standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM local time. Douala does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so the UTC offset remains constant throughout the year at UTC+1.

Douala has a population of approximately 3.0M. The local currency is the Central African CFA Franc (CFA). To call Douala from abroad, use the country code +237. The primary language spoken is French, English.

For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, Douala time is 6 hours ahead of New York, and 1 hours ahead of London. This makes Douala conveniently aligned with European business hours. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.

Quick Facts: Douala Time

  • Time Zone: Africa/Douala (UTC+1)
  • Daylight Saving: Not observed
  • Country: Cameroon (CM)
  • Coordinates: 4.05°, 9.70°
  • Calling Code: +237