Timezones in Cameroon 
Cameroon Time Right Now! Find the Current time in Cameroon from anywhere in the world. Cameroon follows a single official timezone: WAT (West Africa Time, UTC+01:00). This is the standard time observed nationwide.
Cameroon
West Africa Time
Sunday, March 1, 2026
04:22:40 PM
Cameroon Timezones According to IANA
The Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) provides the most widely accepted and standardized timezone database used across the globe. Almost every modern operating system and application relies on IANA data to calculate accurate time differences.
Here, we provide detailed timezone information for Cameroon, including UTC offsets, official abbreviations, and their full names. This helps you understand the exact time standard followed in different parts of the country.
| IANA Identifier | Abbreviation | Full Name | UTC Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Africa/Douala | WAT | West Africa Time | UTC+01:00 |
Data is sourced from the official IANA Time Zone Database
Top 10 Cities in Cameroon
Live local times (updated every second)
| # | City | Local Time | Date | Timezone | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Douala Littoral, Cameroon | 04:22:40 PM | Sun, Mar 1 | Africa/Douala | 1,338,082 |
| 2 | Yaoundé Centre, Cameroon | 04:22:40 PM | Sun, Mar 1 | Africa/Douala | 1,299,369 |
| 3 | Bamenda North-West, Cameroon | 04:22:40 PM | Sun, Mar 1 | Africa/Douala | 420,445 |
| 4 | Bafoussam West, Cameroon | 04:22:40 PM | Sun, Mar 1 | Africa/Douala | 373,268 |
| 5 | Maroua Far North, Cameroon | 04:22:40 PM | Sun, Mar 1 | Africa/Douala | 314,122 |
| 6 | Ngaoundéré Adamaoua, Cameroon | 04:22:40 PM | Sun, Mar 1 | Africa/Douala | 238,196 |
| 7 | Kumba South-West, Cameroon | 04:22:40 PM | Sun, Mar 1 | Africa/Douala | 225,046 |
| 8 | Nkongsamba Littoral, Cameroon | 04:22:40 PM | Sun, Mar 1 | Africa/Douala | 162,309 |
| 9 | Buea South-West, Cameroon | 04:22:40 PM | Sun, Mar 1 | Africa/Douala | 140,533 |
| 10 | Kousséri Far North, Cameroon | 04:22:40 PM | Sun, Mar 1 | Africa/Douala | 139,024 |