Current local time in Gulu, Uganda
The live clock above shows the time in Gulu. Gulu is in the Africa/Kampala time zone, UTC+3 right now (EAT).
| Country | Uganda |
|---|---|
| Region | Aswa |
| Population | about 144,000 |
| Coordinates | 2.78° N, 32.28° E |
| Time zone | Africa/Kampala |
| Abbreviation | EAT |
| UTC offset | UTC+3 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Gulu 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 | 6:55 AM | 7:01 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 6:44 AM | 7:01 PM | 12 h 16 min |
| September equinox | 6:40 AM | 6:47 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | 6:49 AM | 6:47 PM | 11 h 57 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Gulu at about 12:59 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 51 minutes ahead of the sun, because Gulu sits at 32.3° E, while its time zone is centred on 45.0° E.
Gulu time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Gulu |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Gulu |
|---|---|---|
| Lira | 89 km (55 mi) | same time |
| Arua | 156 km (97 mi) | same time |
| Yei, South Sudan | 230 km (143 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Juba, South Sudan | 241 km (150 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Kampala | 276 km (171 mi) | same time |
| Jinja | 280 km (174 mi) | same time |
| Mbale | 282 km (175 mi) | same time |
| Entebbe | 303 km (188 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Uganda
Questions people ask
What time zone is Gulu in?
Gulu is in the Africa/Kampala time zone, UTC+3, all year.
Does Gulu have daylight saving time?
Gulu doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+3 (EAT) all year.
Why isn't noon in Gulu when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Gulu's clocks follow a zone centred on 45.0° E, so on standard time they run about 51 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).