Sunrise & Sunset in Kampala

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Today's Sun Times

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Sunrise
06:41
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Sunset
18:48
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Dawn
06:21
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Solar noon
12:45
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Dusk
19:09
Daylight
12h 07m

Today vs Tomorrow

SunriseSunsetDaylight
Today06:4118:4812h 07m
Tomorrow06:4118:4812h 07m
Change

Positive change in sunset / daylight = days are getting longer. Negative change in sunrise = sun is rising earlier.

24-Hour Daylight Timeline

Today's light segments for Kampala. Amber = daylight, violet = twilight, dark = night.

Night Dawn / Dusk Daylight

Monthly Sun Times — 2026

Sunrise and sunset on the 1st of each month in Kampala.

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January06:5118:5712h 06m
February07:0119:0712h 06m
March07:0019:0612h 06m
April06:5118:5812h 07m
May06:4418:5112h 07m
June06:4418:5312h 09m
July06:5018:5812h 08m
August06:5319:0112h 08m
September06:4718:5412h 07m
October06:3718:4312h 06m
November06:3118:3712h 06m
December06:3718:4312h 06m

About Sunrise & Sunset in Kampala

Kampala is located at 0.31°N, 32.58°E. Its latitude determines how dramatically daylight hours change through the year.

The city uses the Africa/Kampala timezone (GMT+3). It does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so solar times shift gradually through the year without abrupt clock changes.

Solar noon — the moment the sun reaches its highest point in the sky — occurs when the sun crosses the local meridian. In Kampala this falls around 12:48 in mid-summer and 12:40 in December, reflecting UTC offset and any DST adjustments.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time is sunrise in Kampala today?
Sunrise in Kampala varies by season. Use the live calculator above for today's exact time in Africa/Kampala.
What time does the sun set in Kampala?
Sunset in Kampala depends on the season and DST status. See the live card above.
How many hours of daylight does Kampala get today?
Daylight hours in Kampala range from roughly 9 hours in winter to 15 hours in summer depending on latitude (0.3°).
Does Kampala observe Daylight Saving Time?
No, Kampala does not observe Daylight Saving Time. Solar times change gradually through the year due to Earth's orbit, with no abrupt one-hour clock change.

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