Kampala runs on UTC+3 (EAT) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Kampala and your time
Kampala at a glance
| Country | Uganda |
|---|---|
| Region | Central Region |
| Capital of | Uganda |
| Time zone | Africa/Kampala |
| Abbreviation now | EAT |
| UTC offset now | UTC+3 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 0.32° N, 32.58° E |
Time zone in Kampala
The clocks in Kampala follow Africa/Kampala and keep UTC+3 through every season. No daylight saving time has been recorded here since 1970.
Kampala is the capital, and all of Uganda keeps this time.
Clock changes in Kampala, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Kampala for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Kampala and other cities
Take 9:00 AM in Kampala: the clock reads 1:00 AM in New York, 5:00 PM in Sydney and 10:00 PM (previous day) in Los Angeles.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July | Shared office hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 8 h behind | 8 h behind | 7 h behind | None |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 11 h behind | 11 h behind | 10 h behind | None |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 3 h behind | 3 h behind | 2 h behind | 5 h |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 2 h behind | 2 h behind | 1 h behind | 6 h |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 1 h ahead | 1 h ahead | 1 h ahead | 7 h |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 2 h 30 min ahead | 2 h 30 min ahead | 2 h 30 min ahead | 5 h 30 min |
| Singapore | --:-- | 5 h ahead | 5 h ahead | 5 h ahead | 3 h |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 6 h ahead | 6 h ahead | 6 h ahead | 2 h |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 8 h ahead | 8 h ahead | 7 h ahead | None |
| UTC | --:-- | 3 h behind | 3 h behind | 3 h behind | 5 h |
Kampala never changes its clocks, but many of these cities do. Where the January and July columns disagree, the gap shifts when the other city moves to or from daylight saving time.
Shared office hours is the part of a 9 AM to 5 PM local working day that both cities have in common. Weekends are not taken into account.
Sunrise and sunset in Kampala
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Day length barely moves in Kampala, from 12 hours 6 minutes to 12 hours 8 minutes. Sunrise and sunset shift by less than an hour across the year.
Daylight through the year in Kampala
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:54 AM | 7:00 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 6:47 AM | 6:56 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:39 AM | 6:45 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 6:45 AM | 6:51 PM | 12 h 6 min |
Clock time and sun time in Kampala
Kampala sits well west of the centre of its time zone. On average the sun reaches its highest point at about 12:50 PM on standard time, not at 12:00. Mornings stay dark longer and evenings stay light later than the clock suggests.
Places close to Kampala
All the places listed below keep the same time as Kampala.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mukono | 20 km (12 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Katabi | 29 km (18 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Lugazi | 40 km (25 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Mityana | 63 km (39 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Njeru | 68 km (42 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Masaka | 119 km (74 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Mubende | 135 km (84 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Masindi | 179 km (111 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Plan around the time in Kampala
- Convert a time to or from Kampala: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Kampala to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Kampala and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Kampala in?
Kampala uses the Africa/Kampala time zone, which is UTC+3 (EAT) all year.
Does Kampala use daylight saving time?
No. Kampala stays on UTC+3 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Kampala and New York?
Kampala is 8 hours ahead of New York in January and 7 hours ahead of New York in July, because New York moves its clocks for daylight saving time and Kampala does not.
How long is the longest day in Kampala?
About 12 hours 8 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 12 hours 6 minutes of daylight.
Why is the sun not highest at noon in Kampala?
Clock time follows the time zone, not the sun. Kampala lies west of the line its offset is based on, so solar noon comes at about 12:50 PM on standard time.
Time zone rules: IANA tz database, version 2026e. Place names and coordinates: GeoNames. Sunrise and sunset are calculated from the coordinates and can differ by a minute or two from local almanacs.