Time Now in Lira, Uganda 🇺🇬
Lat/Long: 2.25° N, 32.9° E
Elevation: 1,104 m above sea level
Population rank: #3 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
Lira 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 Lira, Uganda, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Lira
Daylight Hours in Lira
Lira gets 12h 14m of daylight today. Sunrise in Lira is at 06:47 and sunset in Lira is at 19:01.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 59m near the December solstice to 12h 15m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Lira and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Lira right now.
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Common Questions About Time in Lira
What is the current local time in Lira?
The live local time in Lira is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Lira currently observes EAT, with a standard offset of UTC+03:00.
What time zone is Lira in?
Lira uses the EAT time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+03:00.
Does Lira observe daylight saving time?
No. Lira stays on standard time throughout the year.
Cities Sharing Lira's Time Zone (UTC+03:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Lira.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 17 Jul ● | 05:31 | 06:47 | 12:54 | 16:19 | 19:01 | 20:31 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 05:31 | 06:47 | 12:54 | 16:19 | 19:01 | 20:31 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 05:31 | 06:47 | 12:54 | 16:19 | 19:01 | 20:31 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 05:31 | 06:47 | 12:54 | 16:19 | 19:01 | 20:31 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 05:31 | 06:47 | 12:54 | 16:19 | 19:01 | 20:31 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 05:32 | 06:47 | 12:54 | 16:19 | 19:01 | 20:31 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 05:32 | 06:48 | 12:54 | 16:19 | 19:01 | 20:31 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Lira
Sunrise
in Lira
↑
6:47 AM
Sunset
in Lira
↓
7:01 PM
Day Length
12h 13m
Dawn
in Lira
6:25 AM
Dusk
in Lira
7:24 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Lira
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
13.6%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 10:18
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 21:53
Distances & Clock Changes in Lira
How Far Is Lira From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai | 3,501 km | NE (41deg) |
| Mumbai | 4,733 km | ENE (64deg) |
| Paris | 5,942 km | NNW (335deg) |
| Moscow | 5,965 km | N (3deg) |
| London | 6,281 km | NNW (336deg) |
| Singapore | 7,882 km | E (89deg) |
| Hong Kong | 9,015 km | ENE (68deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 9,044 km | WSW (246deg) |
Lira's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Lira and you would surface in the open ocean, near 2.2deg S, 147.1deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Lira
What time is it in Lira right now?
The current local time in Lira is 17:05 on Friday, July 17, 2026. Lira follows the Africa/Kampala time zone.
What time zone is Lira in?
Lira 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 Lira?
Is Lira on daylight saving time right now?
No — Lira is not currently observing daylight saving time as of July 17, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Lira today?
Today in Lira: sunrise is at 06:47 and sunset is at 19:01, giving 12h 13m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Lira tonight?
The moon phase over Lira tonight is Waxing Crescent with 13.6% illumination.
What is solar time in Lira?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Lira, clocks run about 50m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.