Current Time in Uganda 🇺🇬

Q: What is the capital of Uganda and what time is it there?

The capital of Uganda is Kampala . You can see its current local time and time zone on the Kampala city page.

Continent: Africa

Capital City: Kampala

Largest Cities:

Kampala (Pop. 1,680,000)
Gulu (Pop. 146,858)
Mbarara (Pop. 97,500)
Jinja (Pop. 93,061)

ISO Alpha 2/3: UG, UGA

Uses Daylight Savings Time: No ❌

IANA Time Zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00)

Time Zones: EAT

Regions in Uganda

All Cities in Uganda by alphabetical order

Time.you features the exact time for 52 cities in Uganda.
Select a letter to view all cities:

G J K M

Time Now in Major Cities in Uganda

Kampala Fri 17:38:50
Gulu Fri 17:38:50
Mbarara Fri 17:38:50
Jinja Fri 17:38:50

City	Current Time
Kampala	Fri 17:38:50
Gulu	Fri 17:38:50
Mbarara	Fri 17:38:50
Jinja	Fri 17:38:50

Time Now in All IANA Timezones for Uganda

Africa/Kampala Fri 17:38:50
Africa/Nairobi Fri 17:38:50

Timezone	Current Time
Africa/Kampala	Fri 17:38:50
Africa/Nairobi	Fri 17:38:50

Time Zone Converters used in Uganda

Convert time between the time zones of Uganda and other locations worldwide.

EAT to IST Converter EAT to UTC Converter EST to EAT Converter ET to EAT Converter GMT to EAT Converter UTC to EAT Converter WAT to EAT Converter

Sunrise and Sunset in Uganda (52 Locations)

Kampala

↑ 6:44 AM

↓ 6:52 PM
Gulu

↑ 6:41 AM

↓ 6:57 PM
Mbarara

↑ 6:53 AM

↓ 6:58 PM
Jinja

↑ 6:41 AM

↓ 6:49 PM

City	↑ Sunrise	↓ Sunset
Kampala	↑ 6:44 AM	↓ 6:52 PM
Gulu	↑ 6:41 AM	↓ 6:57 PM
Mbarara	↑ 6:53 AM	↓ 6:58 PM
Jinja	↑ 6:41 AM	↓ 6:49 PM

Current Weather in Uganda (52 Locations)

City	Condition	Temp.

Information about Uganda

Population	42,723,139
Area	236,040 km²
ISO Numeric Code	800
FIPS Code	UG
Top Level Domain	.ug
Currency	Shilling (UGX)
Phone Prefix	+256
Country Code	+256
Languages	AR (ar), EN-UG (en-UG), LG (lg), SW (sw)
Neighbouring Countries	🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of Congo, 🇰🇪 Kenya, 🇷🇼 Rwanda, 🇸🇸 South Sudan, 🇹🇿 Tanzania

Upcoming Public Holidays in Uganda

This year, Uganda observes 14 public holidays, with 14 scheduled for 2027. The next holiday is National Heroes' Day on 09 Jun. The most recently passed holiday was Uganda Martyrs' Day. Explore the full calendar of Public Holidays in Uganda to plan your schedule.

National Heroes' Day 09 Jun • Tuesday
Independence Day 09 Oct • Friday
Christmas Day 25 Dec • Friday
Boxing Day 26 Dec • Saturday
New Year's Day 01 Jan • Friday
NRM Liberation Day 26 Jan • Tuesday
Archbishop Janani Luwum Day 16 Feb • Tuesday
Women's Day 08 Mar • Monday
Eid al-Fitr (estimated) 09 Mar • Tuesday
Good Friday 26 Mar • Friday

Frequently Asked Questions about the time in Uganda

What time is it in Uganda right now?

The current local time in Uganda is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Uganda spans 2 time zones, so the time can vary by region.

How many time zones does Uganda have?

Uganda spans 2 time zones, so the local time depends on which part of the country you are in.

Does Uganda use daylight saving time (DST)?

No, Uganda does not observe daylight saving time. The clocks stay the same all year round.

What is the capital of Uganda and what time is it there?

The capital of Uganda is Kampala. You can see its current local time and time zone on the Kampala city page.

When is the next public holiday in Uganda?

The next public holiday in Uganda is National Heroes' Day on 09 Jun.

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