Current Date And Time In Bafang, Cameroon
Tuesday, 11 August 2026
14:48:25 WAT
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Bafang, a city in West, Cameroon in Africa. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Bafang — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Bafang | |
| State | West | |
| Country | Cameroon | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 54,505 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in West | #6 of 16 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 | 1,179 | |
| In Feet | 3,868 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 5.16 | |
| Longitude | 10.18 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 5.157° N 10.177° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 5° 9' 25" N 10° 10' 38" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 5° 9.42' N 10° 10.63' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to West Capital | 45 km Northeast of Bafoussam | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Effraya, Nigeria (179 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 | 🔥 06:14 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 06:34 PM | |
| Day Length | 12h 20m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Africa/Douala |
Bafang is a city situated in West, Cameroon, within Africa. GeoNames classifies Bafang as a Populated Place. 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 West
The latitude and longitude of Bafang pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 1,179 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Bafang on the map
Bafang 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 Bafang 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. › Bafang exchange rates
To ring a number in Bafang 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 Bafang and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Bafang ranks #6 of 16 cities in West. It lies about 45 km Northeast of Bafoussam, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the West market. › Cities near Bafang
Bafang has a recorded population of approximately 54,505 people. That places it #6 of 16 cities with population data in West. Browse more cities in West for comparison.
Bafang keeps UTC +01:00. Today the sun rises around 06:14 AM and sets around 06:34 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Bafang price in Central African CFA franc (XAF), written with the symbol Fr. Check live rates on our Bafang currency page.
Bafang is about 45 km Northeast of Bafoussam, the capital of West. See cities near Bafang for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Bafang lands you closest to Effraya, Nigeria, about 179 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Bafang sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
