Current Time in Kampala, Uganda
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Saturday, September 19, 2026
EATUTC+3
Kampala time zone
Time Zone
East Africa Time (EAT)
IANA: Africa/Kampala
UTC Offset
UTC+3
Daylight Saving Time
Not observed
Same offset all year
Coordinates
0.32° N, 32.58° E
Sunrise
6:40 AM
Sunset
6:46 PM
Sun times for Sep 19, 2026 (local date) · 12 hours 7 minutes of daylight.
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Kampala to New York | -7 hours | |
| Kampala to London | -2 hours | |
| Kampala to Dubai | +1 hour | |
| Kampala to New Delhi | +2 hours 30 minutes | |
| Kampala to Tokyo | +6 hours |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead of Kampala. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
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About time in Kampala
What time zone is Kampala in?
Kampala is on East Africa Time (IANA time zone Africa/Kampala), which is EAT (UTC+3) all year.
Does Kampala observe daylight saving time?
No. Kampala does not change its clocks for daylight saving time, so it stays on EAT (UTC+3) all year. Its time difference with places that do observe daylight saving time changes during the year.
What is the time difference between Kampala and New York?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, New York is 7 hours behind Kampala. The difference can change when either city switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Kampala?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, the sun rises at 6:40 AM and sets at 6:46 PM local time, giving 12 hours 7 minutes of daylight.
Is all of Uganda on the same time as Kampala?
Yes. Uganda uses a single time zone, so Kampala has the same local time as the rest of the country.