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Douala, Cameroon: Sunrise & Sunset
Check sunrise, sunset and golden hour in Douala, Cameroon. See local twilight times and monthly daylight hours to plan your day.
Today in this city
On November 8, 2026 in Douala, Cameroon, sunrise is at 6:07 AM and sunset is at 6:04 PM (Africa/Douala). The day lasts 11h 57m, solar noon is at 12:06 PM, morning golden hour ends at 6:36 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 5:36 PM.
Local date
November 8, 2026
Time zone
GMT+1
Last refreshed
Nov 8, 2026, 3:22 AM
Today’s solar times in Douala
Dawn
5:45 AM
Sunrise
6:07 AM
Morning golden hour ends
6:36 AM
Evening golden hour starts
5:36 PM
Sunset
6:04 PM
Dusk
6:26 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
11h 57m
Solar noon
12:06 PM
Coordinates
4.0483, 9.7043
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 4.0483, longitude 9.7043, and the Africa/Douala time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Douala over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayNov 8, 2026 | 6:07 AM | 6:04 PM | 11h 57m |
| TomorrowNov 9, 2026 | 6:07 AM | 6:04 PM | 11h 57m |
| +1 weekNov 15, 2026 | 6:09 AM | 6:05 PM | 11h 56m |
| +1 monthDec 8, 2026 | 6:17 AM | 6:11 PM | 11h 54m |
What these times mean
Douala changes quickly through the year. Dawn marks first usable twilight, sunrise starts direct daylight, golden hour adds softer low-angle light, sunset ends direct sunlight, and dusk closes civil twilight.
Monthly daylight reference
Use this month-by-month table to compare typical daylight windows in Douala throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:34 AM | 6:28 PM | 11h 55m |
| February | 6:37 AM | 6:36 PM | 12h 00m |
| March | 6:28 AM | 6:34 PM | 12h 05m |
| April | 6:16 AM | 6:28 PM | 12h 12m |
| May | 6:09 AM | 6:27 PM | 12h 18m |
| June | 6:12 AM | 6:33 PM | 12h 21m |
| July | 6:18 AM | 6:38 PM | 12h 20m |
| August | 6:19 AM | 6:34 PM | 12h 15m |
| September | 6:13 AM | 6:22 PM | 12h 08m |
| October | 6:07 AM | 6:09 PM | 12h 02m |
| November | 6:09 AM | 6:05 PM | 11h 56m |
| December | 6:20 AM | 6:14 PM | 11h 53m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
6:06 AM
October 17
Latest sunset
6:38 PM
July 12
Longest day
12h 21m
June 21
Shortest day
11h 53m
December 22
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Douala with at least 50% local coverage. Times are shown in local time.
| Date | Time | Maximum magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 6, 2027 | 5:00 PM | 92.8% |
| Mar 20, 2034 | 11:18 AM | 104.6% |
| Jan 5, 2038 | 2:47 PM | 97.3% |
| Jul 2, 2038 | 2:32 PM | 99.1% |
| Apr 30, 2041 | 12:52 PM | 101.9% |
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Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Douala today?
On November 8, 2026, sunrise in Douala, Cameroon is at 6:07 AM and sunset is at 6:04 PM (Africa/Douala).
How long is the day in Douala today?
Today in Douala, the time between sunrise and sunset is 11h 57m.
When is golden hour in Douala?
Morning golden hour in Douala ends at 6:36 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:36 PM.
What time is solar noon in Douala?
Solar noon in Douala is at 12:06 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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