Current Local Time in Kampala
Kampala, Uganda (GMT+3)
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Kampala is located in the Africa/Kampala timezone in Uganda.
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⏰Time Zone Facts
Africa/KampalaData: IANA Time Zone Database
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☀️Climate
Tropical with two rainy seasons (March-May, September-November). Mild temperatures (17-27°C) due to altitude.
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📍About Kampala Time Zone
Kampala is located in the Africa/Kampala time zone (UTC+3). As a major metropolitan city in Uganda, Kampala serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in Kampala is 8 hours ahead of New York.
When planning calls or meetings with Kampala, consider that standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM local time. Kampala does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so the UTC offset remains constant throughout the year at UTC+3.
Kampala has a population of approximately 1.7M. The local currency is the Ugandan Shilling (USh). To call Kampala from abroad, use the country code +256 41. The primary language spoken is English, Swahili, Luganda.
For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, Kampala time is 8 hours ahead of New York, and 3 hours ahead of London. This makes Kampala conveniently aligned with European business hours. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.
Quick Facts: Kampala Time
- • Time Zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+3)
- • Daylight Saving: Not observed
- • Country: Uganda (UG)
- • Coordinates: 0.31°, 32.58°
- • Calling Code: +256 41