Africa · Uganda
Current time in Kampala
East Africa Time.
Thursday, October 15, 2026
Daylight saving
Not observed
This zone has no seasonal clock change.
About Kampala time
Kampala keeps one clock.
Kampala sits almost right on the Equator, so the sun rises and sets around the same time year-round—making it easy to keep a steady routine. East Africa Time keeps the city in sync with Nairobi and Dar es Salaam, which is ideal for teams collaborating across the region.
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Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kampala's time zone, daylight saving rules, and scheduling across it. Can't find what you need? Email [email protected].
- Does the sun rise and set at nearly the same time every day?
- Yes—just north of the Equator, sunrise and sunset barely vary, giving you a reliable 12-hour daylight window.
- Is there any daylight-saving adjustment in Uganda?
- No. Uganda does not observe any form of daylight saving, so the offset stays fixed at UTC+3 all year.
- How does Kampala’s time compare to Nairobi?
- They’re identical Kampala and Nairobi share the same time zone (EAT), so scheduling cross-border calls is simple and hassle-free.
- What UTC offset does Kampala use today?
- UTC+3—it’s consistently three hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time.
- Does Kampala ever change its clocks?
- No. Uganda eliminates daylight saving changes, so the clocks never spring forward or fall back.
- Which major cities share this same time as Kampala?
- Addis Ababa, Nairobi, and Dar es Salaam all run on EAT, providing seamless alignment for regional projects.
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