PlanetClocksCurrent local time in Kampala
Sunrise / Sunset · today
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- Day length
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Time zone facts
- Time zone
- East Africa Time
- IANA zone
- Africa/Kampala
- Current UTC offset
- UTC+3
- Daylight saving time
- No
- Country
- Uganda
- Region
- Central Region
- Population
- 1,680,600
- Coordinates
- 0.32° N, 32.58° E
- Elevation
- 1223 m
Kampala is the capital of Uganda, with a population of about 1,680,600. It uses the East Africa Time time zone (IANA identifier Africa/Kampala).
Kampala does not observe daylight saving time, so the clock stays on UTC+3 all year round. The time difference with places that do change their clocks — such as most of Europe and North America — therefore shifts by one hour twice a year.
Other cities on the same clock include Istanbul, Moscow, Baghdad, Dar es Salaam, St Petersburg, Jeddah.
Because Kampala lies at 0.32° N, 32.58° E, the length of the day changes only slightly through the year: around the June solstice there are about 12 h 08 min of daylight, and around the December solstice about 12 h 06 min.
Time difference with other cities
Sunrise and sunset through the year (2027)
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 6:53 AM | 7:00 PM | 12 h 07 min |
| June solstice | 6:47 AM | 6:55 PM | 12 h 08 min |
| September equinox | 6:39 AM | 6:45 PM | 12 h 07 min |
| December solstice | 6:44 AM | 6:50 PM | 12 h 06 min |
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Kampala in?
Kampala is in the East Africa Time time zone, IANA identifier Africa/Kampala. The UTC offset is UTC+3.
Does Kampala have daylight saving time?
No. Kampala stays on UTC+3 all year.
What is the time difference between Kampala and New York?
In January New York is 8 hours behind Kampala, and in July it is 7 hours behind Kampala, because of daylight saving time.
What is the time difference between Kampala and Los Angeles?
In January Los Angeles is 11 hours behind Kampala, and in July it is 10 hours behind Kampala, because of daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Kampala?
Sunrise and sunset times change daily; today's times are shown at the top of this page. Around the June solstice, the sun rises at about 6:47 AM and sets at about 6:55 PM; around the December solstice it rises at about 6:44 AM and sets at about 6:50 PM (local time).