Current Date And Time In Garoua, Cameroon
Monday, 27 July 2026
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Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Garoua, a city in North, Cameroon in Africa. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Garoua — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Garoua | |
| State | North | |
| Country | Cameroon | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 34,957 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | State / Province Capital | |
| Population Rank in North | #3 of 10 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | Central African CFA Franc | |
| Code ISO-4217 | XAF | |
| Symbol | Fr | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +237 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 00 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .cm | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 199 | |
| In Feet | 653 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 9.3 | |
| Longitude | 13.4 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 9.301° N 13.398° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 9° 18' 5" N 13° 23' 52" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 9° 18.09' N 13° 23.86' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Nearest City in Another Country | Holma, Nigeria (76 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +01:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | No Daylight Saving Time, same UTC offset for all year | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 05:55 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 06:30 PM | |
| Day Length | 12h 35m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Africa/Douala |
Garoua is a city situated in North, Cameroon, within Africa. GeoNames classifies Garoua as a State / Province Capital. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in North
The latitude and longitude of Garoua pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 199 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Garoua on the map
Garoua runs on UTC +01:00. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries
Payments and pricing in Garoua run on Central African CFA Franc (XAF), shown with the symbol Fr. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Garoua exchange rates
To ring a number in Garoua from outside Cameroon, dial +237 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Garoua and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Garoua ranks #3 of 10 cities in North. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the North market. › Cities near Garoua
Garoua has a recorded population of approximately 34,957 people. That places it #3 of 10 cities with population data in North. Browse more cities in North for comparison.
Garoua keeps UTC +01:00. Today the sun rises around 05:55 AM and sets around 06:30 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Garoua price in Central African CFA franc (XAF), written with the symbol Fr. Check live rates on our Garoua currency page.
Crossing the nearest international border from Garoua lands you closest to Holma, Nigeria, about 76 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Garoua sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
