Current Local Time in Douala
Douala, Cameroon (GMT+1)
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Douala is located in the Africa/Douala timezone in Cameroon.
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⏰Time Zone Facts
Africa/DoualaData: IANA Time Zone Database
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☀️Climate
Tropical monsoon with heavy rainfall (June-October). Hot and humid (24-32°C) year-round.
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📍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