Current Time in Bafoussam, Cameroon 🇨🇲
The current local time in Bafoussam, Cameroon is 08:02:34 (WAT) on Tuesday, 21 July 2026. Bafoussam is not currently observing daylight saving time. The city has a population of about 373,268. The sun rises at about 06:13 and sets at 18:36 today (12h 23m of daylight).
- Sunrise 06:13
- Sunset 18:36
- 12h 23m daylight
Time zone & daylight saving in Bafoussam
Bafoussam, Cameroon keeps WAT (UTC+01:00). Bafoussam does not change its clocks for daylight saving, so its offset from UTC stays the same all year.
Today the sun rises at about 06:13 and sets at about 18:36 local time, giving Bafoussam 12h 23m of daylight.
Right now it is 08:02 on Tuesday in Bafoussam (UTC+01:00). When it is 08:02 here, it is 03:02 in New York (5h behind), so a quick look at the world clock beats doing the math in your head before a call.
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Quick scheduling notes for Bafoussam
- Use the Africa/Douala IANA zone when you need the exact rule set for software, calendars, or travel planning.
- Daylight saving is not active now, but it can still affect future dates in some places.
- For a future call, use the time zone converter and then set a matching online alarm.
Time difference from Bafoussam to major cities
| City | Current time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 03:02 Tue | 5h behind |
| Los Angeles | 00:02 Tue | 8h behind |
| London | 08:02 Tue | same time |
| Paris | 09:02 Tue | 1h ahead |
| Dubai | 11:02 Tue | 3h ahead |
| Mumbai | 12:32 Tue | 4.5h ahead |
| Singapore | 15:02 Tue | 7h ahead |
| Tokyo | 16:02 Tue | 8h ahead |
| Sydney | 17:02 Tue | 9h ahead |
Best next checks from Bafoussam
Compare Bafoussam with nearby business hubs, then follow the city links above for live local clocks. You can also browse more time pages for Cameroon.
Business-hours overlap from Bafoussam
For a normal business-hours call, 14:00-17:00 in Bafoussam overlaps with 09:00-12:00 in New York.
| Compare with | Bafoussam time | Other city time | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 14:00-17:00 | 09:00-12:00 | 3 hours |
| Los Angeles | - | - | No standard 09:00-17:00 overlap |
| London | 09:00-17:00 | 09:00-17:00 | 8 hours |
| Paris | 09:00-16:00 | 10:00-17:00 | 7 hours |
| Dubai | 09:00-14:00 | 12:00-17:00 | 5 hours |
| Mumbai | 09:00-12:30 | 13:30-17:00 | 3.5 hours |
Simple meeting rule
Pick a slot that lands inside both workdays, then confirm the date again if the meeting is near a daylight saving change.
Bafoussam time - Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Bafoussam in?
Bafoussam uses WAT (UTC+01:00). It stays on the same UTC offset all year, with no daylight saving changes.
Does Bafoussam observe daylight saving time?
No - Bafoussam keeps the same time offset throughout the year.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Bafoussam today?
Today the sun rises around 06:13 and sets around 18:36 in Bafoussam, about 12h 23m of daylight.
What is the time difference between Bafoussam and other cities?
When it is 08:02 in Bafoussam, it is 03:02 in New York (5h behind). See the table above for Bafoussam's difference from other major cities.
How Alarm.now calculates time in Bafoussam
Live clock source
The clock uses the current time with the Africa/Douala IANA time zone, then updates in your browser every second. Country context comes from the Cameroon time page.
Local entity signals for Bafoussam
These facts help separate this city page from a generic clock page: the place, country, coordinates, time-zone rule set, and daylight context are all tied to Bafoussam.
| Country | Cameroon |
|---|---|
| IANA zone | Africa/Douala (UTC+01:00) |
| Coordinates | 5.48, 10.42 |
| Population signal | About 373,268 people |
| Today's daylight | Sunrise 06:13, sunset 18:36, 12h 23m total daylight |
Best internal links from this city
Start with this live city clock, then move to the exact Africa/Douala time-zone page for rules, the Cameroon country page for nearby cities, and the time zone converter for future dates.
Future-date checks
For future meetings, compare the city time with the time zone converter because daylight saving changes can shift the offset on a later date.
Lat/Long: 5.48° N, 10.42° E
Population: 373,268
Country: 🇨🇲 Cameroon
Timezone: WAT
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Cameroon: WAT