Uganda · Africa/Kampala
Kampala, Uganda is in the Africa/Kampala time zone (UTC+03:00) and does not observe daylight saving time (DST). The current local time is shown live above. Use the comparison table below to see Kampala's time against major cities around the world, and check Uganda's public holidays.
Kampala vs the World
Current time difference between Kampala, Uganda and major cities worldwide (DST-adjusted live).
| City | Local Time | Offset | vs Kampala |
|---|---|---|---|
| New YorkUnited States | 10:42 AM | UTC−4 | 7h ahead of |
| LondonUnited Kingdom | 3:42 PM | UTC+1 | 2h ahead of |
| DubaiUnited Arab Emirates | 6:42 PM | UTC+4 | 1h behind |
| MumbaiIndia | 8:12 PM | UTC+5:30 | 2h 30m behind |
| SingaporeSingapore | 10:42 PM | UTC+8 | 5h behind |
| TokyoJapan | 11:42 PM | UTC+9 | 6h behind |
| SydneyAustralia | 12:42 AM | UTC+10 | 7h behind |
Business Hours in Kampala (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
When it's 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Kampala, here's the corresponding time in each city.
| City | 9:00 AM in Kampala | 5:00 PM in Kampala |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 2:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| London | 7:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| Dubai | 10:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| Mumbai | 11:30 AM | 7:30 PM |
| Singapore | 2:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| Tokyo | 3:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| Sydney | 4:00 PM | 12:00 AM |
Offsets and times update automatically and account for daylight saving time. Use the time converter or Business Hours tool for more.
Public Holidays in Uganda
| Date | Holiday | Local Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | New Year's Day | — | public |
| Jan 26 | NRM Liberation Day | — | public |
| Mar 8 | Women's Day | — | public |
| Mar 29 | Good Friday | — | public |
| Apr 1 | Easter Monday | — | public |
| Apr 10 | Eid al-Fitr | — | public |
| May 1 | Labour Day | — | public |
| Jun 3 | Martyr's Day | — | public |
| Jun 9 | Heroes Day | — | public |
| Jun 17 | Eid al-Adha | — | public |
| Oct 9 | Independence Day | — | public |
| Dec 25 | Christmas Day | — | public |
| Dec 26 | Boxing Day | — | public |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Kampala in?
Kampala, Uganda is in the Africa/Kampala time zone (UTC+03:00) and does not observe daylight saving time.
What time is it in Kampala right now?
The current local time in Kampala is shown live at the top of this page, and the table below shows Kampala's time against major cities worldwide.
Does Kampala observe daylight saving time (DST)?
No — Kampala does not observe daylight saving time, so the local time stays the same all year round.
What is Kampala's UTC / GMT offset?
Kampala is in Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What is the time difference between Kampala and India?
Kampala (UTC+03:00) is 2 hours 30 minutes behind India (IST, UTC+5:30).
What is the time difference between Kampala and New York?
Kampala (UTC+03:00) is 7 hours ahead of New York (US Eastern Time).
What is Kampala's airport code?
Kampala's main airport is EBB — the IATA code many people use when searching for Kampala time.