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Kampala ranks
#19 for closest to the Equator · #21 for highest capital city · #56 for largest capital by population.
Lat/Long: 0.35° N, 32.58° E
Elevation: 1,223 m above sea level
Population rank: Largest city in Uganda
Region: Central 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
Local time in Kampala runs on a UTC+03:00 offset (Africa/Kampala). There is no daylight-saving shift here; the offset stays fixed year-round. Day and night are close to even today, with about 12 hours of daylight. Sitting close to the equator, Kampala sees day length barely change from month to month. At roughly 1223 m, Kampala is a genuine high-altitude city. The nearest big city, Dubai, is a distant 3685 km away. As one of Uganda's largest cities, Kampala is a reference point many travellers set their watches by.
Kampala gets 12h 06m of daylight today, with sunrise at 06:43 and sunset at 18:49.
Time & Daylight in Kampala
Daylight Hours in Kampala
Kampala gets 12h 06m of daylight today. Sunrise in Kampala is at 06:43 and sunset in Kampala is at 18:49.
Daylight ranges from about 12h 06m near the December solstice to 12h 08m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Kampala and Major Cities
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 10 Sep ● | 05:32 | 06:43 | 12:46 | 15:55 | 18:50 | 20:20 |
| Fri, 11 Sep | 05:32 | 06:43 | 12:46 | 15:54 | 18:49 | 20:19 |
| Sat, 12 Sep | 05:31 | 06:42 | 12:46 | 15:53 | 18:49 | 20:19 |
| Sun, 13 Sep | 05:31 | 06:42 | 12:45 | 15:52 | 18:49 | 20:19 |
| Mon, 14 Sep | 05:31 | 06:42 | 12:45 | 15:51 | 18:48 | 20:18 |
| Tue, 15 Sep | 05:30 | 06:41 | 12:45 | 15:50 | 18:48 | 20:18 |
| Wed, 16 Sep | 05:30 | 06:41 | 12:44 | 15:49 | 18:48 | 20:18 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Kampala
Sunrise
in Kampala
↑
6:43 AM
Sunset
in Kampala
↓
6:49 PM
Day Length
12h 06m
Dawn
in Kampala
6:22 AM
Dusk
in Kampala
7:11 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Kampala
Current Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
2.0%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 05:58
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 18:19
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Distances & Clock Changes in Kampala
How Far Is Kampala From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai | 3,685 km | NE (40deg) |
| Mumbai | 4,861 km | ENE (62deg) |
| Paris | 6,120 km | NNW (336deg) |
| Moscow | 6,178 km | N (3deg) |
| London | 6,460 km | NNW (337deg) |
| Singapore | 7,921 km | E (89deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 8,925 km | WSW (246deg) |
| Hong Kong | 9,128 km | ENE (68deg) |
Kampala's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Kampala and you would surface in the open ocean, near 0.3deg S, 147.4deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kampala
What time is it in Kampala right now?
The current local time in Kampala is 00:04 on Thursday, September 10, 2026. Kampala follows the Africa/Kampala time zone.
What time zone is Kampala in?
Kampala 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 Kampala?
Is Kampala on daylight saving time right now?
No. As of September 10, 2026, Kampala is on standard time, with no daylight-saving shift in effect.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Kampala today?
In Kampala today the sun rises at 06:43 and sets at 18:49, giving 12h 06m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Kampala tonight?
Tonight the moon over Kampala is in its Waning Crescent phase, lit 2.0%.
What is solar time in Kampala?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Kampala, clocks run about 50m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.