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Cameroon

Oceania & Africa · CM

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8 hours behind Korea

Often called “Africa in miniature” because desert, savannah, mountain and rainforest all sit inside one country. It is also one of the few states with both French and English as official languages.

CapitalYaoundé
LanguagesFrench, English
CurrencyCentral African CFA franc (XAF)
Standard timeUTC+1 · No daylight saving
Dialling code+237
Voltage220V / 50Hz
Plug typeC, E
Driving sideRight-hand traffic
Emergency112
Domain.cm

Entry & visa

A tourist visa must be obtained in advance, and proof of yellow fever vaccination is required on entry.

Worth knowing

Which language works depends on where you are: the North-West and South-West regions are anglophone and the rest is francophone.

Frequently asked questions

Q. What is the time difference between Cameroon and Korea?

8 hours behind Korea (UTC+1). No daylight saving.

Q. Will Korean electronics work in Cameroon?

Voltage 220V / 50Hz, Plug type C, E.

Q. Do I need a visa for Cameroon?

A tourist visa must be obtained in advance, and proof of yellow fever vaccination is required on entry.

Countries in the same region

Visa and entry requirements change with policy, so always confirm the latest official notice for your destination. Voltage and plug types can vary by building.