Current Time in Kampala, Uganda 🇺🇬
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Kampala ranks
#25 for closest to the Equator.
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
Daylight Hours in Kampala
Kampala gets 12h 08m of daylight today — sunrise is at 06:45 and sunset is at 18:53.
Daylight ranges from about 12h 06m near the December solstice to 12h 08m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Kampala and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Kampala right now.
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These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Kampala.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 11 Jun ● | 05:27 | 06:45 | 12:49 | 16:14 | 18:53 | 20:23 |
| Fri, 12 Jun | 05:28 | 06:45 | 12:49 | 16:15 | 18:53 | 20:23 |
| Sat, 13 Jun | 05:28 | 06:45 | 12:49 | 16:15 | 18:53 | 20:23 |
| Sun, 14 Jun | 05:28 | 06:45 | 12:49 | 16:15 | 18:54 | 20:24 |
| Mon, 15 Jun | 05:28 | 06:45 | 12:50 | 16:15 | 18:54 | 20:24 |
| Tue, 16 Jun | 05:28 | 06:46 | 12:50 | 16:16 | 18:54 | 20:24 |
| Wed, 17 Jun | 05:28 | 06:46 | 12:50 | 16:16 | 18:54 | 20:24 |
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Moon Phases & Times for Kampala
Current Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
19.0%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 03:43
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 15:13
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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 14:02 on Thursday, June 11, 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 — Kampala is not currently observing daylight saving time as of June 11, 2026.
What moon phase is visible over Kampala tonight?
The moon phase over Kampala tonight is Waning Crescent with 19.0% illumination.
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.