Current local time in Mbale, Uganda
The live clock above shows the time in Mbale. Mbale is in the Africa/Kampala time zone, UTC+3 right now (EAT).
| Country | Uganda |
|---|---|
| Region | Bungokho |
| Population | about 247,000 |
| Coordinates | 1.09° N, 34.17° E |
| Time zone | Africa/Kampala |
| Abbreviation | EAT |
| UTC offset | UTC+3 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Mbale 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 | 6:47 AM | 6:54 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 6:39 AM | 6:50 PM | 12 h 11 min |
| September equinox | 6:32 AM | 6:39 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | 6:39 AM | 6:42 PM | 12 h 3 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Mbale at about 12:52 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 43 minutes ahead of the sun, because Mbale sits at 34.2° E, while its time zone is centred on 45.0° E.
Mbale time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Mbale |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Mbale |
|---|---|---|
| Kitale, Kenya | 91 km (57 mi) | same time |
| Jinja | 130 km (81 mi) | same time |
| Eldoret, Kenya | 138 km (86 mi) | same time |
| Kisumu, Kenya | 146 km (91 mi) | same time |
| Lira | 193 km (120 mi) | same time |
| Kampala | 196 km (122 mi) | same time |
| Entebbe | 222 km (138 mi) | same time |
| Nakuru, Kenya | 260 km (162 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Uganda
Questions people ask
What time zone is Mbale in?
Mbale is in the Africa/Kampala time zone, UTC+3, all year.
Does Mbale have daylight saving time?
Mbale doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+3 (EAT) all year.
Why isn't noon in Mbale when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Mbale's clocks follow a zone centred on 45.0° E, so on standard time they run about 43 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).