Kampala
What time is it in Uganda
About Kampala
Kampala is the capital and largest city of Uganda, operating year-round on UTC+3 (EAT) with no daylight saving time. What time is it in Kampala? The city shares the same time as Istanbul. Situated on seven hills near the shores of Lake Victoria, Kampala has a population of around 2.5 million and is one of the fastest-growing cities in East Africa. The city's name means 'hill of impala' in the Luganda language.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is it in Kampala right now?+
Kampala runs on East Africa Time (EAT), which is UTC+3. The current local time updates live on this page.
What time zone does Kampala use?+
Kampala, Uganda uses East Africa Time (EAT), permanently offset at UTC+3. Uganda does not observe daylight saving time, so the offset stays the same year-round.
How many hours ahead of UTC is Kampala?+
Kampala is 3 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC+3). This applies every day of the year without any seasonal changes.
What is the time difference between Kampala and London?+
Kampala is 3 hours ahead of London during GMT (winter) and 2 hours ahead during British Summer Time (BST). For example, when it is noon in London (GMT), it is 15:00 in Kampala.
What is the time difference between Kampala and New York?+
Kampala is typically 8 hours ahead of New York (EST) and 7 hours ahead during Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). When it is 09:00 in New York (EST), it is 17:00 in Kampala.
Does Kampala observe daylight saving time?+
No. Uganda does not observe daylight saving time, so Kampala stays at UTC+3 throughout the entire year.
What is the time difference between Kampala and Nairobi?+
There is no time difference between Kampala and Nairobi. Both cities are in the East Africa Time zone (UTC+3) and share the same local time.