Time Now in Hoima, Uganda 🇺🇬
Lat/Long: 1.43° N, 31.35° E
Elevation: 1,131 m above sea level
Population rank: #23 of 147 cities in Uganda by population
Region: Western Region
IANA Timezone: Africa/Kampala
Solar time: clocks run about 55m ahead of the sun
Timezone: EAT
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Uganda: EAT
Hoima keeps its clocks on UTC+03:00, in the Africa/Kampala time zone. Hoima does not observe daylight saving time, so this offset holds all year. Day and night are close to even today, with about 12 hours of daylight. So near the equator, its days and nights stay almost the same length all year. Perched at about 1131 m, Hoima sits well above the coast. Hoima is fairly isolated: even Dubai lies some 3684 km off. Hoima is a significant city in Uganda, worth timing right for calls and travel.
The sun rises over Hoima at 06:53 and sets at 19:02, giving 12h 08m of daylight today.
Time & Daylight in Hoima
Daylight Hours in Hoima
Hoima gets 12h 09m of daylight today. Sunrise in Hoima is at 06:53 and sunset in Hoima is at 19:02.
Daylight ranges from about 12h 02m near the December solstice to 12h 12m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Hoima and Major Cities
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Cities Sharing Hoima's Time Zone (UTC+03:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Hoima.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 21 Aug ● | 05:40 | 06:53 | 12:57 | 16:14 | 19:02 | 20:32 |
| Sat, 22 Aug | 05:40 | 06:53 | 12:57 | 16:14 | 19:02 | 20:32 |
| Sun, 23 Aug | 05:40 | 06:52 | 12:57 | 16:13 | 19:01 | 20:31 |
| Mon, 24 Aug | 05:40 | 06:52 | 12:57 | 16:12 | 19:01 | 20:31 |
| Tue, 25 Aug | 05:40 | 06:52 | 12:56 | 16:12 | 19:01 | 20:31 |
| Wed, 26 Aug | 05:40 | 06:52 | 12:56 | 16:11 | 19:01 | 20:31 |
| Thu, 27 Aug | 05:39 | 06:51 | 12:56 | 16:10 | 19:00 | 20:30 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Hoima
Sunrise
in Hoima
↑
6:53 AM
Sunset
in Hoima
↓
7:02 PM
Day Length
12h 08m
Dawn
in Hoima
6:31 AM
Dusk
in Hoima
7:23 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Hoima
Current Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination
58.5%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 13:43
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 01:59
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Distances & Clock Changes in Hoima
How Far Is Hoima From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai | 3,684 km | NE (42deg) |
| Mumbai | 4,928 km | ENE (64deg) |
| Paris | 5,955 km | NNW (337deg) |
| Moscow | 6,067 km | N (4deg) |
| London | 6,296 km | NNW (337deg) |
| Singapore | 8,056 km | E (89deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 8,849 km | WSW (246deg) |
| Hong Kong | 9,209 km | ENE (68deg) |
Hoima's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Hoima and you would surface in the open ocean, near 1.4deg S, 148.7deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Hoima
What time is it in Hoima right now?
The current local time in Hoima is 02:57 on Friday, August 21, 2026. Hoima follows the Africa/Kampala time zone.
What time zone is Hoima in?
Hoima 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 Hoima?
Is Hoima on daylight saving time right now?
No. As of August 21, 2026, Hoima is on standard time, with no daylight-saving shift in effect.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Hoima today?
In Hoima today the sun rises at 06:53 and sets at 19:02, giving 12h 08m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Hoima tonight?
Tonight the moon over Hoima is in its Waxing Gibbous phase, lit 58.5%.
What is solar time in Hoima?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Hoima, clocks run about 55m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.