PlanetClocksCurrent local time in Yaoundé
Sunrise / Sunset · today
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Time zone facts
- Time zone
- West Africa Standard Time
- IANA zone
- Africa/Douala
- Current UTC offset
- UTC+1
- Daylight saving time
- No
- Country
- Cameroon
- Region
- Centre
- Population
- 1,299,369
- Coordinates
- 3.87° N, 11.52° E
- Elevation
- 726 m
Yaoundé is the capital of Cameroon, with a population of about 1,299,369. It uses the West Africa Standard Time time zone (IANA identifier Africa/Douala).
Yaoundé does not observe daylight saving time, so the clock stays on UTC+1 all year round. The time difference with places that do change their clocks — such as most of Europe and North America — therefore shifts by one hour twice a year.
Other cities on the same clock include Kinshasa, Lagos, Luanda, Abuja, Algiers, Brazzaville.
Because Yaoundé lies at 3.87° N, 11.52° E, the length of the day changes only slightly through the year: around the June solstice there are about 12 h 21 min of daylight, and around the December solstice about 11 h 54 min.
Time difference with other cities
Sunrise and sunset through the year (2027)
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 6:18 AM | 6:24 PM | 12 h 06 min |
| June solstice | 6:05 AM | 6:26 PM | 12 h 21 min |
| September equinox | 6:03 AM | 6:10 PM | 12 h 07 min |
| December solstice | 6:14 AM | 6:08 PM | 11 h 54 min |
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Yaoundé in?
Yaoundé is in the West Africa Standard Time time zone, IANA identifier Africa/Douala. The UTC offset is UTC+1.
Does Yaoundé have daylight saving time?
No. Yaoundé stays on UTC+1 all year.
What is the time difference between Yaoundé and New York?
In January New York is 6 hours behind Yaoundé, and in July it is 5 hours behind Yaoundé, because of daylight saving time.
What is the time difference between Yaoundé and Los Angeles?
In January Los Angeles is 9 hours behind Yaoundé, and in July it is 8 hours behind Yaoundé, because of daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Yaoundé?
Sunrise and sunset times change daily; today's times are shown at the top of this page. Around the June solstice, the sun rises at about 6:05 AM and sets at about 6:26 PM; around the December solstice it rises at about 6:14 AM and sets at about 6:08 PM (local time).