Current time in Kampala
The current time in Kampala, Uganda is shown live on this page. Kampala is in the Africa/Kampala timezone, which has a UTC offset of UTC+03:00 (GMT+3). Kampala does not observe daylight saving time, so its UTC offset of UTC+03:00 remains constant year-round. Kampala has a population of approximately 1.7M people. Kampala uses UGX and the international calling code for Uganda is ++256.
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Kampala, Uganda
Timezone
Africa/Kampala
UTC offset
UTC+03:00
Standard
EAT
DST
No regular shift
Local time guide
Time in Kampala for calls, travel, and planning
Use this page when you need the live local time in Kampala for meetings, travel plans, event schedules, support hours, or international calls. London is currently 2 hours behind Kampala. New York is currently 7 hours behind Kampala.
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Timezone
Africa/Kampala
UTC Offset
UTC+03:00
Abbreviation
GMT+3
DST
Not active
Region
Sub-Saharan Africa
Country
Uganda
State / Area
Central Region
Calling Code
+256
Nearest timezone boundary
Closest city in a different timezone
The nearest major city that uses a different timezone is Kigali, approximately 379 km away. Kigali uses the Africa/Kigali timezone. When it is the current time in Kampala, the time in Kigali is different by 1 hours.
City profile
Useful local details for Kampala
Kampala is located in Central Region, Uganda, in the Africa continent. The primary languages spoken here are English, Swahili. The city has a population of approximately 1.7M, ranking it #150 in Uganda by size. For timezone purposes, Kampala uses Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00). It does not observe daylight saving time, so its UTC offset stays consistent year-round.
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Daylight Saving Time
Kampala does not observe daylight saving time, so its clock stays consistent throughout the year.
Kampala does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
Time comparison
When it is midnight in Kampala
Here is what time it is in other major cities when it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Kampala. This is useful for planning calls and understanding the time difference at a fixed reference point.
Daylight hours
Approximate daylight in Kampala
Based on Kampala's latitude (0.3°N), the estimated daylight duration for this month is approximately 12 hours, with sunrise around 5:59 AM and sunset around 6:01 PM. Being near the equator, Kampala experiences relatively consistent daylight year-round, with only small seasonal variation.
Best time to call
Planning calls with Kampala
For work calls, the standard business window in Kampala is roughly 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM GMT+3. If the other party is in a distant timezone, verify the exact date before sending a calendar invite — daylight saving transitions can shift the overlap by an hour without warning.
Business hours in Kampala (11:00 AM - 6:00 PM) overlap with London starting at 9:00 AM. The best window for calls between these two cities is 7 hours per day. Business hours overlap: 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM in Kampala time.
Local planning notes
Best call window
The optimal window for calls between Kampala and London is 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM in Kampala time (7 overlapping hours).
Daylight saving impact
Kampala does not observe DST, so its UTC offset of UTC+03:00 stays constant year-round. This makes it a reliable reference point for long-term scheduling.
Travel essentials
For travel and business planning, Kampala uses UGX and the calling code for Uganda is +256. Languages spoken here include English, Swahili. The city has a population of around 1.7M, making it a local reference point for timezone planning in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Timezone context
The nearest timezone boundary is 379 km away at Kigali (CAT). This is a moderate distance, but the timezone difference can affect daily coordination.
Popular conversions
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Timezone boundaries nearby
Cities near Kampala in different timezones
The closest cities that operate in a different timezone than Kampala. Useful for understanding where the timezone boundary falls and how local times differ just a short distance away.
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