Time Now in Bafang, Cameroon 🇨🇲
Lat/Long: 5.16° N, 10.18° E
Elevation: 1,179 m above sea level
Population rank: #32 of 140 cities in Cameroon by population
Region: West
IANA Timezone: Africa/Douala
Solar time: clocks run about 20m ahead of the sun
Timezone: WAT
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Cameroon: WAT
Bafang sits in the Africa/Douala time zone, UTC+01:00. There is no daylight-saving shift here; the offset stays fixed year-round. Today gives roughly 12 hours of daylight, near the midpoint of the year. So near the equator, its days and nights stay almost the same length all year. Perched at about 1179 m, Bafang sits well above the coast. Bafang is fairly isolated: even Paris lies some 4915 km off. A major centre in Cameroon, Bafang keeps a busy schedule across its time zone.
Today Bafang sees 12h 11m between a 06:12 sunrise and a 18:23 sunset.
Time & Daylight in Bafang
Daylight Hours in Bafang
Bafang gets 12h 11m of daylight today. Sunrise in Bafang is at 06:12 and sunset in Bafang is at 18:23.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 49m near the December solstice to 12h 25m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Bafang and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Bafang right now.
Other Cities in Cameroon with Local Time
Cities Sharing Bafang's Time Zone (UTC+01:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Bafang.
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Prayer Times in Bafang
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 4 Sep ● | 05:00 | 06:12 | 12:18 | 15:23 | 18:24 | 19:54 |
| Sat, 5 Sep | 05:00 | 06:12 | 12:18 | 15:22 | 18:24 | 19:54 |
| Sun, 6 Sep | 05:00 | 06:12 | 12:17 | 15:21 | 18:23 | 19:53 |
| Mon, 7 Sep | 05:00 | 06:11 | 12:17 | 15:20 | 18:23 | 19:53 |
| Tue, 8 Sep | 05:00 | 06:11 | 12:17 | 15:19 | 18:22 | 19:52 |
| Wed, 9 Sep | 05:00 | 06:11 | 12:16 | 15:18 | 18:22 | 19:52 |
| Thu, 10 Sep | 04:59 | 06:11 | 12:16 | 15:17 | 18:21 | 19:51 |
14-day Forecast for Bafang
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Bafang
Sunrise
in Bafang
↑
6:12 AM
Sunset
in Bafang
↓
6:23 PM
Day Length
12h 11m
Dawn
in Bafang
5:51 AM
Dusk
in Bafang
6:45 PM
Moon Phases & Times for Bafang
Current Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
43.1%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 00:33
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 13:24
Distances & Clock Changes in Bafang
How Far Is Bafang From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | 4,915 km | N (353deg) |
| London | 5,241 km | N (351deg) |
| Dubai | 5,291 km | ENE (60deg) |
| Moscow | 6,130 km | NNE (18deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 6,935 km | WSW (240deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,954 km | ENE (71deg) |
| New York | 9,144 km | NW (310deg) |
| Singapore | 10,397 km | E (88deg) |
Bafang's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Bafang and you would surface in the open ocean, near 5.2deg S, 169.8deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bafang
What time is it in Bafang right now?
The current local time in Bafang is 23:34 on Friday, September 04, 2026. Bafang follows the Africa/Douala time zone.
What time zone is Bafang in?
Bafang uses the Africa/Douala IANA time zone (UTC+01:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Bafang?
Is Bafang on daylight saving time right now?
No. Daylight saving time is not in effect in Bafang as of September 04, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Bafang today?
Bafang sees sunrise at 06:12 and sunset at 18:23 today, giving 12h 11m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Bafang tonight?
Over Bafang tonight the moon shows a Waning Crescent phase at 43.1% illumination.
What is solar time in Bafang?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Bafang, clocks run about 20m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.