Current Time in Kitgum, Uganda 🇺🇬
Lat/Long: 3.28° N, 32.89° E
Elevation: 950 m above sea level
Population rank: #14 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
The time now in Kitgum, Uganda is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Kitgum currently observes EAT, UTC+3. Kitgum keeps its clocks on UTC+03:00, in the Africa/Kampala time zone. Kitgum does not observe daylight saving time, so this offset holds all year. So near the equator, its days and nights stay almost the same length all year. Kitgum stands at an elevated 950 m above the sea. Kitgum is fairly isolated: even Dubai lies some 3416 km off. A major centre in Uganda, Kitgum keeps a busy schedule across its time zone.
Kitgum Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Kitgum
Kitgum gets 12h 01m of daylight today. Sunrise in Kitgum is at 06:32 and sunset in Kitgum is at 18:33.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 56m near the December solstice to 12h 18m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Kitgum and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Kitgum right now.
Current Time in Other Cities in Uganda
Cities Sharing Kitgum's Time Zone (UTC+03:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Kitgum.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 21 Oct ● | 05:20 | 06:32 | 12:33 | 15:51 | 18:34 | 20:04 |
| Thu, 22 Oct | 05:20 | 06:32 | 12:32 | 15:51 | 18:33 | 20:03 |
| Fri, 23 Oct | 05:19 | 06:32 | 12:32 | 15:51 | 18:33 | 20:03 |
| Sat, 24 Oct | 05:19 | 06:32 | 12:32 | 15:51 | 18:33 | 20:03 |
| Sun, 25 Oct | 05:19 | 06:31 | 12:32 | 15:51 | 18:33 | 20:03 |
| Mon, 26 Oct | 05:19 | 06:31 | 12:32 | 15:52 | 18:32 | 20:02 |
| Tue, 27 Oct | 05:19 | 06:31 | 12:32 | 15:52 | 18:32 | 20:02 |
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Moon Phases & Times for Kitgum
Current Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination
75.5%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 14:59
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 03:13
Distances & Clock Changes in Kitgum
How Far Is Kitgum From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai | 3,416 km | NE (42deg) |
| Mumbai | 4,685 km | ENE (65deg) |
| Paris | 5,837 km | NNW (335deg) |
| Moscow | 5,850 km | N (3deg) |
| London | 6,176 km | NNW (336deg) |
| Singapore | 7,882 km | E (90deg) |
| Hong Kong | 8,972 km | ENE (68deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 9,090 km | WSW (246deg) |
Kitgum's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Kitgum and you would surface in the open ocean, near 3.3deg S, 147.1deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kitgum
What time is it in Kitgum right now?
The current local time in Kitgum is 12:41 on Wednesday, October 21, 2026. Kitgum follows the Africa/Kampala time zone.
What time zone is Kitgum in?
Kitgum 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 Kitgum?
Is Kitgum on daylight saving time right now?
No. Daylight saving time is not in effect in Kitgum as of October 21, 2026.
What moon phase is visible over Kitgum tonight?
The moon phase over Kitgum tonight is Waxing Gibbous with 75.5% illumination.
What is solar time in Kitgum?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Kitgum, clocks run about 50m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.