Current Time in Uganda
Uganda uses East Africa Time all year.
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Saturday, September 19, 2026
EATUTC+3
Uganda time zone
East Africa Time
East Africa Time (EAT)
--:--UTC+3- Daylight saving
- Not observed
- Cities
- Kampala
IANA time zone: Africa/Kampala.
Major cities in Uganda
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda to New York | -7 hours | |
| Uganda to London | -2 hours | |
| Uganda to Dubai | +1 hour | |
| Uganda to New Delhi | +2 hours 30 minutes | |
| Uganda to Tokyo | +6 hours |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
Time in Uganda: FAQs
What time zone is Uganda in?
Uganda uses East Africa Time (EAT, UTC+3) all year.
Does Uganda observe daylight saving time?
No. Uganda does not change its clocks for daylight saving time, so its time difference with places that do (such as the United States and most of Europe) changes twice a year.
What is the time difference between Uganda and New York?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, New York is 7 hours behind Uganda. The difference can change when either place switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is it in Kampala, the capital?
Kampala is on East Africa Time, currently EAT (UTC+3). The live time is shown at the top of this page and on the Kampala page.