Current local time in Arua, Uganda
The live clock above shows the time in Arua. Arua is in the Africa/Kampala time zone, UTC+3 right now (EAT).
| Country | Uganda |
|---|---|
| Region | Arua Municipality |
| Population | about 155,000 |
| Coordinates | 3.02° N, 30.90° E |
| Time zone | Africa/Kampala |
| Abbreviation | EAT |
| UTC offset | UTC+3 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Arua doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+3 (EAT) all year.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 7:00 AM | 7:07 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 6:49 AM | 7:06 PM | 12 h 17 min |
| September equinox | 6:45 AM | 6:52 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | 6:55 AM | 6:52 PM | 11 h 56 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Arua at about 1:05 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 56 minutes ahead of the sun, because Arua sits at 30.9° E, while its time zone is centred on 45.0° E.
Arua time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Arua |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 8 hours behind in Jan, 7 hours behind in Jul | |
| Los Angeles | 11 hours behind in Jan, 10 hours behind in Jul | |
| London | 3 hours behind in Jan, 2 hours behind in Jul | |
| Paris | 2 hours behind in Jan, 1 hour behind in Jul | |
| Dubai | 1 hour ahead | |
| Mumbai | 2.5 hours ahead | |
| Shanghai | 5 hours ahead | |
| Tokyo | 6 hours ahead | |
| Sydney | 8 hours ahead in Jan, 7 hours ahead in Jul |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Arua |
|---|---|---|
| Yei, South Sudan | 121 km (75 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Gulu | 156 km (97 mi) | same time |
| Juba, South Sudan | 215 km (134 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Lira | 237 km (147 mi) | same time |
| Beni, DR Congo | 324 km (201 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Kampala | 354 km (220 mi) | same time |
| Isiro, DR Congo | 365 km (227 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Butembo, DR Congo | 368 km (229 mi) | 1 hour behind |
Other cities in Uganda
Questions people ask
What time zone is Arua in?
Arua is in the Africa/Kampala time zone, UTC+3, all year.
Does Arua have daylight saving time?
Arua doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+3 (EAT) all year.
Why isn't noon in Arua when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Arua's clocks follow a zone centred on 45.0° E, so on standard time they run about 56 minutes ahead of the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).