Current local time in Kampala, Uganda
EAT · UTC+03:00 · East Africa Time
About Kampala
Kampala, Uganda uses the East Africa Time time zone (Africa/Kampala), currently UTC+03:00. It is the capital of Uganda. Population: about 1,353,189.
| Country: | Uganda |
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| Coordinates: | 0°19′N / 32°35′E |
| Population: | 1,353,189 |
| Currency: | Ugandan shilling (UGX) |
| Languages: | English, Swahili |
| Country calling code: | +256 |
Time zone in Kampala
| IANA time zone: | Africa/Kampala |
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| Time zone name: | East Africa Time (EAT) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC+03:00 |
| UTC time now: |
Daylight saving time
Kampala does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+03:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Kampala today
| Sunrise: | 06:31 |
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| Sunset: | 18:37 |
| Solar noon: | 12:34 |
| Day length: | 12h 06m |
| Civil twilight: | 06:10 – 18:58 |
Calculated for 2026-10-21 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (EAT) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Kampala
- London+2 hKampala is 2 hours ahead of London
- New York+7 hKampala is 7 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+2 hKampala is 2 hours ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Kampala time
What time zone is Kampala in?
Kampala uses the IANA time zone Africa/Kampala (East Africa Time). The current offset is UTC+03:00.
Does Kampala observe daylight saving time?
Kampala does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+03:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Kampala and London?
Right now Kampala is 2 hours ahead of London. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Kampala and New York?
Right now Kampala is 7 hours ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.