Time in Uganda
It is 7:31 AM on September 19, 2026 in Kampala. All of Uganda runs on Africa/Kampala (EAT), UTC+03:00. Uganda does not move its clocks for daylight saving time.
What time is it in Uganda right now?
Which time zones does Uganda use?
| Time zone | UTC offset | Daylight saving | Largest city | Cities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Africa/Kampala | UTC+03:00 EAT | Not observed | Kampala | 140 |
Zone count and offsets come from the IANA time zone database; the city figures count the 140 cities our database places in a time zone in Uganda, all of them listed below.
- Capital
- Kampala
- Dialing code
- +256
- Local time
- UTC+03:00
Does Uganda use daylight saving time?
No. Kampala stays on EAT (UTC+03:00) all year, so the gap with your own clock never moves.
When is the best time to call Uganda from the US?
Office hours are taken as 09:00 to 17:00 on both sides, and the window is computed to the half hour.
| US office | Window in Kampala | Same window in the US |
|---|---|---|
| US Eastern (New York) | 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM | 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM |
| US Pacific (Los Angeles) | No overlap | |
When does the sun rise and set in Kampala today?
Major cities in Uganda
16 of 140 cities
Time in Uganda: common questions
What is the UTC offset in Uganda?
Kampala is on UTC+03:00 right now (EAT). Uganda has one time zone, Africa/Kampala, so that offset applies across the country.
How many time zones does Uganda have?
One. The IANA time zone database carries a single identifier for Uganda, Africa/Kampala, so one offset answers for the whole country.
When do the clocks change in Uganda?
They do not change. Kampala stays on EAT (UTC+03:00) all year, and the IANA time zone database schedules no upcoming change.
What is the time difference between Uganda and the United States?
Kampala is 7:00 ahead of New York and 10:00 ahead of Los Angeles right now. Both gaps shift whenever one side starts or ends daylight saving time.
Can I reach Uganda during US office hours?
Call Kampala between 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM local time to land inside a working day in US Eastern (New York), which is 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM there.
What time does the sun rise and set in Kampala?
Today the sun rises at 6:39 AM and sets at 6:47 PM, local time in Kampala. Both are computed from the city's own coordinates and its IANA time zone.