Geographic position of Bafoussam
Bafoussam is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 5.4778° N, 10.4176° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 610 km (379 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 9,409 km (5,846 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 10,629 km (6,605 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 1,154 km (717 mi) east
Bafoussam lies in the tropical latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Population Ranking of Bafoussam
With a population of 373,268, Bafoussam ranks as the 4th most populous city in Cameroon, out of 87 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Bafoussam
Douala International Airport (DLA / FKKD) is a major international airport located about 181 km (112 mi) from Bafoussam.
Current local time at the airport is 18:18:16.
Daylight saving time in Bafoussam
Bafoussam uses the IANA time zone identifier Africa/Douala. The current local offset is UTC+1 / WAT.
Bafoussam does not observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.
Best Time to Call Bafoussam
Business hours in Bafoussam (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 4:00 AM - 12:00 PM ( Outside normal hours)
- Los Angeles: 1:00 AM - 9:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- London: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Dubai: 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Mumbai: 1:30 PM - 9:30 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 5:00 PM - 1:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Sydney: 6:00 PM - 2:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from Bafoussam
Compare time in Bafoussam with major cities worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Bafoussam in?
Bafoussam follows the Africa/Douala time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Bafoussam at UTC+1.
What time is it in Bafoussam right now?
The current local time in Bafoussam is 18:18:16 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Bafoussam observe daylight saving time?
No. Bafoussam is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Bafoussam?
Bafoussam is currently UTC+1, meaning local time is +1 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Bafoussam?
Douala International Airport (DLA) is the nearest airport to Bafoussam, located about 181 km away. The current local time at the airport is 18:18:16.
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