Current Time in Uganda
Uganda uses Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00) and does not observe daylight saving time. See the live time across Uganda below.
Time across Uganda
1 cities trackedUganda is in a single time zone — Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00). The country does not observe daylight saving time, so local time stays the same all year round.
| City | Local Time | Timezone |
|---|---|---|
| KampalaCapital | --:-- | Africa/Kampala · +03:00EBB |
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 |
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 | 9:10 AM | UTC−4 | 7h ahead of |
| LondonUnited Kingdom | 2:10 PM | UTC+1 | 2h ahead of |
| DubaiUnited Arab Emirates | 5:10 PM | UTC+4 | 1h behind |
| MumbaiIndia | 6:40 PM | UTC+5:30 | 2h 30m behind |
| SingaporeSingapore | 9:10 PM | UTC+8 | 5h behind |
| TokyoJapan | 10:10 PM | UTC+9 | 6h behind |
| SydneyAustralia | 11:10 PM | 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Uganda in?
Uganda uses Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00) and does not observe daylight saving time — the UTC offset stays constant all year.
What time is it in Uganda right now?
The current time in Kampala is shown live above, and every city below shows its own live time.
Does Uganda observe daylight saving time (DST)?
No — Uganda does not currently observe daylight saving time, so the time never changes throughout the year.
How many time zones does Uganda have?
Uganda has 1 time zone (Africa/Kampala).
What is Uganda's UTC / GMT offset?
Uganda is in Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00) all year round — the offset never changes.
Is the time the same throughout Uganda?
Yes — the whole of Uganda shares one time zone (Africa/Kampala, UTC+03:00).
What is the time difference between Uganda and India?
Uganda (UTC+03:00) is 2 hours 30 minutes behind India (IST, UTC+5:30). Use the comparison table above to see the live difference.