Current Time in Kampala, Uganda
Kampala is on East Africa Time – EAT (UTC+3) right now. Kampala does not observe daylight saving time.
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· Kampala
Africa/Nairobi
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Time zone of Kampala
| Time zone | East Africa Time |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | EAT |
| UTC offset | UTC+3 |
| IANA time zone id | Africa/Nairobi |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
Time difference between Kampala and other cities
Daylight saving time in Kampala
Kampala does not observe daylight saving time. The clocks stay on UTC+3 all year, so conversions never shift.
Kampala time FAQ
What time is it in Kampala right now?
Kampala is on EAT (UTC+3). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Kampala, updated every second.
What time zone is Kampala in?
Kampala is in East Africa Time, abbreviated EAT, UTC+3. Its IANA time zone id is Africa/Nairobi.
Does Kampala observe daylight saving time?
No. Kampala stays on UTC+3 all year.
What is the time difference between Kampala and New York?
New York is 8 hours behind Kampala.
Other cities in Uganda
Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.