Time Now in Gulu, Uganda 🇺🇬
Lat/Long: 2.77° N, 32.3° E
Elevation: 1,104 m above sea level
Population rank: #2 of 147 cities in Uganda by population
Region: Northern Region
IANA Timezone: Africa/Kampala
Solar time: clocks run about 50m ahead of the sun
Timezone: EAT
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Uganda: EAT
Gulu sits in the Africa/Kampala time zone, UTC+03:00. Gulu does not observe daylight saving time, so this offset holds all year. Sitting close to the equator, Gulu sees day length barely change from month to month. Perched at about 1104 m, Gulu sits well above the coast. The nearest big city, Dubai, is a distant 3502 km away. Gulu ranks among the biggest cities in Uganda, so its local time is a common point of coordination.
Time & Daylight in Gulu
Daylight Hours in Gulu
Gulu gets 12h 04m of daylight today. Sunrise in Gulu is at 06:36 and sunset in Gulu is at 18:41.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 58m near the December solstice to 12h 17m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Gulu and Major Cities
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These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Gulu.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 6 Oct ● | 05:25 | 06:36 | 12:39 | 15:51 | 18:41 | 20:11 |
| Wed, 7 Oct | 05:25 | 06:36 | 12:38 | 15:51 | 18:41 | 20:11 |
| Thu, 8 Oct | 05:25 | 06:36 | 12:38 | 15:51 | 18:40 | 20:10 |
| Fri, 9 Oct | 05:24 | 06:36 | 12:38 | 15:51 | 18:40 | 20:10 |
| Sat, 10 Oct | 05:24 | 06:35 | 12:37 | 15:52 | 18:40 | 20:10 |
| Sun, 11 Oct | 05:24 | 06:35 | 12:37 | 15:52 | 18:39 | 20:09 |
| Mon, 12 Oct | 05:24 | 06:35 | 12:37 | 15:52 | 18:39 | 20:09 |
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Moon Phases & Times for Gulu
Current Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
20.3%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 03:51
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 15:28
Distances & Clock Changes in Gulu
How Far Is Gulu From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai | 3,502 km | NE (43deg) |
| Mumbai | 4,768 km | ENE (65deg) |
| Paris | 5,861 km | NNW (336deg) |
| Moscow | 5,911 km | N (4deg) |
| London | 6,201 km | NNW (336deg) |
| Singapore | 7,948 km | E (90deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 9,007 km | WSW (246deg) |
| Hong Kong | 9,054 km | ENE (68deg) |
Gulu's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Gulu and you would surface in the open ocean, near 2.8deg S, 147.7deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Gulu
What time is it in Gulu right now?
The current local time in Gulu is 11:46 on Tuesday, October 06, 2026. Gulu follows the Africa/Kampala time zone.
What time zone is Gulu in?
Gulu uses the Africa/Kampala IANA time zone (UTC+03:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Gulu?
Is Gulu on daylight saving time right now?
No. Daylight saving time is not in effect in Gulu as of October 06, 2026.
What moon phase is visible over Gulu tonight?
The moon phase over Gulu tonight is Waning Crescent with 20.3% illumination.
What is solar time in Gulu?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Gulu, clocks run about 50m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.