Africa · Eastern Africa · Sovereign state
Current time in Uganda
A single time zone at UTC+03:00.
Thursday, October 15, 2026
About Uganda's time
A single time zone.
Uganda keeps things simple with just one timezone — East Africa Time (UTC+3) — no daylight saving time, no exceptions.
Major cities
Cities of Uganda.
History
How Uganda keeps time.
Uganda inherited its timekeeping from the British colonial system. During the colonial period, the region adopted East Africa Time (EAT, UTC+3) as its standard time. This has remained unchanged since independence in 1962. Unlike some neighboring countries that have experimented with daylight saving or shifted time zones for economic or political reasons, Uganda has maintained a consistent approach to timekeeping.
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Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Uganda's time zone, daylight saving rules, and how to handle it in software. Can't find what you need? Email [email protected].
- What time zone is Uganda in?
- Uganda uses East Africa Time (EAT), which is UTC+3 hours.
- Does Uganda observe daylight saving time?
- No, Uganda does not observe daylight saving time. The time remains UTC+3 year-round.
- What is the time difference between Uganda and GMT?
- Uganda is 3 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT+3).
- Is Uganda's time the same as other East African countries?
- Yes, Uganda shares East Africa Time (UTC+3) with Kenya and Tanzania, and none of the three observes daylight saving time.
- What time is it in Kampala?
- Kampala, the capital, follows the national time zone of UTC+3 (EAT).
Source: IANA tzdb2026d · Reviewed
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