Current Local Time in Kampala
Kampala, Uganda (GMT+3)
Monday, September 21, 2026
Kampala is located in the Africa/Kampala timezone in Uganda.
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⏰Time Zone Facts
Africa/KampalaData: IANA Time Zone Database
☀️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 in the Africa/Kampala time zone (UTC+3). Kampala does not observe Daylight Saving Time, maintaining UTC+3 year-round.
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Quick Facts: Kampala Time
- Time Zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+3)
- Daylight Saving: Not observed
- Country: Uganda
- Coordinates: 0.31, 32.58
- Calling Code: +256 41
🌐Time Difference from Kampala
| City | Now | Diff | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🌙New York | 10:59 PM | -7h | |
| 🌙London | 3:59 AM | -2h | |
| 🌅Tokyo | 11:59 AM | +6h | |
| 🌙Paris | 4:59 AM | -1h | |
| 🌅Dubai | 6:59 AM | +1h | |
| 🌅Singapore | 10:59 AM | +5h | |
| 🌅Hong Kong | 10:59 AM | +5h | |
| 🌅Shanghai | 10:59 AM | +5h |
❓Frequently Asked Questions
Kampala, Uganda uses East Africa Time (EAT, UTC+3) year-round. Uganda does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so clocks never change. The IANA identifier is Africa/Kampala. Kampala shares the UTC+3 offset with Nairobi (Kenya), Dar es Salaam (Tanzania), Addis Ababa (Ethiopia), and the entire East African Community region. The live clock above shows the current Kampala time.
Kampala, Uganda uses East Africa Time (EAT, UTC+3) year-round. The IANA identifier is Africa/Kampala. Uganda does not observe Daylight Saving Time. Kampala is located almost exactly on the equator, meaning daylight hours barely vary throughout the year — one reason DST is not needed.
No. Kampala, Uganda does not observe Daylight Saving Time. Uganda uses East Africa Time (EAT, UTC+3) permanently. Countries near the equator, including Uganda, have very little seasonal variation in daylight hours, making DST unnecessary.
Kampala (EAT, UTC+3) is 3 hours ahead of London (GMT, UTC+0) in winter. During UK summer time (BST, UTC+1), Kampala is 2 hours ahead. Uganda does not observe DST.
Kampala (EAT, UTC+3) is 8 hours ahead of New York (EST, UTC-5) in winter. During US DST (EDT, UTC-4), Kampala is 7 hours ahead. Uganda does not observe DST.
Standard business hours in Kampala are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM EAT, Monday through Friday. Kampala is Uganda's capital and largest city, and East Africa's third-largest city. Major industries include telecommunications, banking, and trade. The Uganda Securities Exchange (USE) is located in Kampala. Uganda has one of Africa's youngest and fastest-growing populations, driving demand in consumer goods, mobile banking, and technology sectors.
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