Current Date And Time In Bafoussam, Cameroon
Tuesday, 11 August 2026
14:48:26 WAT
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Bafoussam, 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 Bafoussam — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Bafoussam | |
| State | West | |
| Country | Cameroon | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 373,268 | |
| Area | 402.00 km² (155.21 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | State / Province Capital | |
| Population Rank in West | #1 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 | 1,438 | |
| In Feet | 4,718 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 5.48 | |
| Longitude | 10.42 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 5.478° N 10.418° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 5° 28' 40" N 10° 25' 3" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 5° 28.67' N 10° 25.06' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Nearest City in Another Country | Gembu, Nigeria (167 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 | 🔥 06:13 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 06:34 PM | |
| Day Length | 12h 21m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Africa/Douala |
Bafoussam is a city situated in West, Cameroon, within Africa. GeoNames classifies Bafoussam 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 West
The latitude and longitude of Bafoussam pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 1,438 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Bafoussam on the map
Bafoussam 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 Bafoussam 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. › Bafoussam exchange rates
To ring a number in Bafoussam 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 Bafoussam and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Bafoussam ranks #1 of 16 cities in West. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the West market. › Cities near Bafoussam
Bafoussam has a recorded population of approximately 373,268 people. That places it #1 of 16 cities with population data in West. Browse more cities in West for comparison.
Bafoussam spans approximately 402.00 square kilometers (155.21 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Bafoussam keeps UTC +01:00. Today the sun rises around 06:13 AM and sets around 06:34 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Bafoussam price in Central African CFA franc (XAF), written with the symbol Fr. Check live rates on our Bafoussam currency page.
Crossing the nearest international border from Bafoussam lands you closest to Gembu, Nigeria, about 167 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Bafoussam sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
