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Jinja ranks
#34 for closest to the Equator.
Lat/Long: 0.44° N, 33.2° E
Elevation: 1,187 m above sea level
Population rank: #5 of 147 cities in Uganda by population
Region: Eastern Region
IANA Timezone: Africa/Kampala
Solar time: clocks run about 45m ahead of the sun
Timezone: EAT
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Uganda: EAT
Jinja is in the Africa/Kampala time zone (UTC+03:00). Daylight saving time is not currently in effect. Use this page to check the exact local time in Jinja, Uganda, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Jinja
Daylight Hours in Jinja
Jinja gets 12h 08m of daylight today. Sunrise in Jinja is at 06:49 and sunset in Jinja is at 18:57.
Daylight ranges from about 12h 06m near the December solstice to 12h 09m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Jinja and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Jinja right now.
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Common Questions About Time in Jinja
What is the current local time in Jinja?
The live local time in Jinja is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Jinja currently observes EAT, with a standard offset of UTC+03:00.
What time zone is Jinja in?
Jinja uses the EAT time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+03:00.
Does Jinja observe daylight saving time?
No. Jinja stays on standard time throughout the year.
Cities Sharing Jinja's Time Zone (UTC+03:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Jinja.
Weather in Jinja
Tools to Plan Meetings
Prayer Times in Jinja
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 18 Jul ● | 05:33 | 06:49 | 12:53 | 16:18 | 18:57 | 20:27 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 05:33 | 06:49 | 12:53 | 16:18 | 18:57 | 20:27 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 05:33 | 06:49 | 12:53 | 16:18 | 18:57 | 20:27 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 05:33 | 06:49 | 12:53 | 16:18 | 18:57 | 20:27 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 05:33 | 06:49 | 12:53 | 16:17 | 18:57 | 20:27 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 05:34 | 06:49 | 12:53 | 16:17 | 18:57 | 20:27 |
| Fri, 24 Jul | 05:34 | 06:49 | 12:53 | 16:17 | 18:57 | 20:27 |
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Sunrise, sunset, day length, and twilight times for Jinja
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Current phase, illumination, and next full/new moon for Jinja
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14-day Forecast for Jinja
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Jinja
Sunrise
in Jinja
↑
6:49 AM
Sunset
in Jinja
↓
6:57 PM
Day Length
12h 08m
Dawn
in Jinja
6:26 AM
Dusk
in Jinja
7:20 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Jinja
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
21.1%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 11:02
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 22:36
Distances & Clock Changes in Jinja
How Far Is Jinja From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai | 3,633 km | NE (39deg) |
| Mumbai | 4,795 km | ENE (62deg) |
| Paris | 6,139 km | NNW (336deg) |
| Moscow | 6,164 km | N (3deg) |
| London | 6,478 km | NNW (336deg) |
| Singapore | 7,852 km | E (89deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 8,992 km | WSW (246deg) |
| Hong Kong | 9,060 km | ENE (67deg) |
Jinja's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Jinja and you would surface in the open ocean, near 0.4deg S, 146.8deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jinja
What time is it in Jinja right now?
The current local time in Jinja is 14:48 on Saturday, July 18, 2026. Jinja follows the Africa/Kampala time zone.
What time zone is Jinja in?
Jinja 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 Jinja?
Is Jinja on daylight saving time right now?
No — Jinja is not currently observing daylight saving time as of July 18, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Jinja today?
Today in Jinja: sunrise is at 06:49 and sunset is at 18:57, giving 12h 08m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Jinja tonight?
The moon phase over Jinja tonight is Waxing Crescent with 21.1% illumination.
What is solar time in Jinja?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Jinja, clocks run about 45m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.