Sunrise & sunset times in Douala, Cameroon
On Sunday 14 June 2026, the sun rises at 06:10 and sets at 18:32 in Douala. All times are shown in the Africa/Douala timezone.
Today in Douala
Twilight▼
Golden & blue hour▼
Golden hour in Douala today
Golden hour is the soft, warm light when the sun is low — from just after sunrise up to a few degrees above the horizon, and again from a few degrees down to sunset. The exact length depends on latitude and the time of year.
Photographers use golden hour for soft, directional warm light. Architects and travellers track it to time outdoor shots and walks in Douala when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Douala (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Douala’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 06:33 | 18:28 | 12:30 | 11h 54m |
| February | 06:35 | 18:35 | 12:35 | 11h 59m |
| March | 06:27 | 18:32 | 12:30 | 12h 05m |
| April | 06:15 | 18:27 | 12:21 | 12h 12m |
| May | 06:08 | 18:26 | 12:17 | 12h 18m |
| June | 06:11 | 18:32 | 12:21 | 12h 21m |
| July | 06:17 | 18:37 | 12:27 | 12h 19m |
| August | 06:18 | 18:33 | 12:25 | 12h 14m |
| September | 06:12 | 18:20 | 12:16 | 12h 08m |
| October | 06:06 | 18:07 | 12:06 | 12h 01m |
| November | 06:07 | 18:03 | 12:05 | 11h 56m |
| December | 06:19 | 18:13 | 12:16 | 11h 53m |
Solar year in Douala (2026)
Because Douala is near the equator, day length barely shifts through the year — under 0h 28m between the longest and shortest day.
Day length across the year in Douala
Longest day in Douala: 12h 14m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 11h 46m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 12h 14m.
Moon tonight in Douala
Next full moon on 29 June 2026, next new moon on 15 June 2026. See the full moon page for the live phase visual and a moon overlay on the interactive map.
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise in Douala today?▼
The sun rises at 06:10 Africa/Douala in Douala, Cameroon today.
What time is sunset in Douala today?▼
The sun sets at 18:32 Africa/Douala in Douala today.
How long is the day in Douala today?▼
Daylight in Douala today lasts 12 hours and 21 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Douala?▼
The morning golden hour in Douala runs from 05:48 to 06:40, and the evening golden hour runs from 18:02 to 18:54.
What is the timezone of Douala?▼
Douala uses the Africa/Douala timezone. All sunrise and sunset times on this page are shown in local time.
When is the longest day of the year in Douala?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Douala is 21 June 2026, with 12h 21m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Douala?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Douala is 21 December 2026, with 11h 53m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Douala?▼
Because Douala is near the equator, the difference between the longest and shortest day is only 0h 28m. Days are nearly the same length all year.