Current local time in Kampala, Uganda
The live clock above shows the time in Kampala. Kampala is in the Africa/Kampala time zone, UTC+3 right now (EAT).
| Country | Uganda |
|---|---|
| Region | Kampala |
| Population | about 1.4 million |
| Coordinates | 0.32° N, 32.58° E |
| Time zone | Africa/Kampala |
| Abbreviation | EAT |
| UTC offset | UTC+3 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Kampala 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 | 6:53 AM | 7:00 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 6:47 AM | 6:55 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| September equinox | 6:39 AM | 6:45 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | 6:44 AM | 6:50 PM | 12 h 6 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Kampala at about 12:58 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 50 minutes ahead of the sun, because Kampala sits at 32.6° E, while its time zone is centred on 45.0° E.
Kampala time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Kampala |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Kampala |
|---|---|---|
| Entebbe | 32 km (20 mi) | same time |
| Jinja | 70 km (43 mi) | same time |
| Mbale | 196 km (122 mi) | same time |
| Lira | 219 km (136 mi) | same time |
| Musoma, Tanzania | 242 km (150 mi) | same time |
| Kisumu, Kenya | 245 km (152 mi) | same time |
| Gulu | 276 km (171 mi) | same time |
| Kitale, Kenya | 279 km (173 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Uganda
Questions people ask
What time zone is Kampala in?
Kampala is in the Africa/Kampala time zone, UTC+3, all year.
Does Kampala have daylight saving time?
Kampala doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+3 (EAT) all year.
Why isn't noon in Kampala when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Kampala's clocks follow a zone centred on 45.0° E, so on standard time they run about 50 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).