Current Time in Kampala, Uganda

Time Zone Information

Time Zone

EAT

IANA Identifier

Africa/Kampala

UTC Offset

UTC+3

Country

Uganda (UG)

Location Details

Coordinates

0.3476°, 32.5825°

Population

1.5M

Status

Capital City

Nearby Airports

• Entebbe International Airport (EBB) — 35 km

Nearby Cities

• Abu Dhabi — United Arab Emirates
• Addis Ababa — Ethiopia
• Amman — Jordan
• Ankara — Turkey
• Antananarivo — Madagascar
• Athens — Greece
• Baghdad — Iraq
• Baku — Azerbaijan

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Frequently Asked Questions

What time zone is Kampala in?

Kampala is in the EAT time zone (Africa/Kampala), which is UTC+3 from Coordinated Universal Time.

Does Kampala observe Daylight Saving Time?

Kampala uses the Africa/Kampala IANA timezone identifier. Whether DST is observed depends on the region's local regulations. Check the current local time above for the most accurate information.

What is the current local time in Kampala?

The live clock at the top of this page shows the real-time current local time in Kampala, Uganda. It updates every second.

What is the UTC offset for Kampala?

Kampala has a UTC offset of UTC+3. This means it is 3 hours ahead of UTC.

What airports serve Kampala?

Kampala is served by Entebbe International Airport (EBB).