Time Now in Masaka, Uganda 🇺🇬
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Masaka ranks
#23 for closest to the Equator.
Lat/Long: 0.33° S, 31.73° E
Elevation: 1,292 m above sea level
Population rank: #11 of 147 cities in Uganda by population
Region: Central Region
IANA Timezone: Africa/Kampala
Solar time: clocks run about 55m ahead of the sun
Timezone: EAT
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Uganda: EAT
Masaka sits in the Africa/Kampala time zone, UTC+03:00. There is no daylight-saving shift here; the offset stays fixed year-round. Today gives roughly 12 hours of daylight, near the midpoint of the year. So near the equator, its days and nights stay almost the same length all year. Masaka lies high in the uplands, around 1292 m above sea level. Masaka is fairly isolated: even Dubai lies some 3804 km off. Masaka is a significant city in Uganda, worth timing right for calls and travel.
The sun rises over Masaka at 06:56 and sets at 19:02, giving 12h 05m of daylight today.
Time & Daylight in Masaka
Daylight Hours in Masaka
Masaka gets 12h 06m of daylight today. Sunrise in Masaka is at 06:56 and sunset in Masaka is at 19:02.
Daylight ranges from about 12h 06m near the June solstice to 12h 08m near the December solstice.
Time Difference Between Masaka and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Masaka right now.
Other Cities in Uganda with Local Time
Cities Sharing Masaka's Time Zone (UTC+03:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Masaka.
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Prayer Times in Masaka
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 23 Jul ● | 05:41 | 06:56 | 12:59 | 16:23 | 19:02 | 20:32 |
| Fri, 24 Jul | 05:41 | 06:56 | 12:59 | 16:23 | 19:02 | 20:32 |
| Sat, 25 Jul | 05:41 | 06:56 | 12:59 | 16:23 | 19:02 | 20:32 |
| Sun, 26 Jul | 05:41 | 06:56 | 12:59 | 16:23 | 19:02 | 20:32 |
| Mon, 27 Jul | 05:41 | 06:56 | 12:59 | 16:23 | 19:02 | 20:32 |
| Tue, 28 Jul | 05:41 | 06:56 | 12:59 | 16:23 | 19:02 | 20:32 |
| Wed, 29 Jul | 05:41 | 06:56 | 12:59 | 16:22 | 19:02 | 20:32 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Masaka
Sunrise
in Masaka
↑
6:56 AM
Sunset
in Masaka
↓
7:02 PM
Day Length
12h 05m
Dawn
in Masaka
6:34 AM
Dusk
in Masaka
7:24 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Masaka
Current Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination
67.0%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 14:06
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 02:28
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Distances & Clock Changes in Masaka
How Far Is Masaka From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai | 3,804 km | NE (40deg) |
| Mumbai | 4,980 km | ENE (62deg) |
| Paris | 6,151 km | NNW (337deg) |
| Moscow | 6,259 km | N (4deg) |
| London | 6,493 km | NNW (337deg) |
| Singapore | 8,018 km | E (88deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 8,808 km | WSW (246deg) |
| Hong Kong | 9,244 km | ENE (67deg) |
Masaka's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Masaka and you would surface in the open ocean, near 0.3deg N, 148.3deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Masaka
What time is it in Masaka right now?
The current local time in Masaka is 08:26 on Thursday, July 23, 2026. Masaka follows the Africa/Kampala time zone.
What time zone is Masaka in?
Masaka runs on the Africa/Kampala IANA time zone (UTC+03:00), the same zone used across the surrounding region, with the clocks shifting automatically whenever daylight saving is in force.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Masaka?
Is Masaka on daylight saving time right now?
No — Masaka is not currently observing daylight saving time as of July 23, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Masaka today?
In Masaka today the sun rises at 06:56 and sets at 19:02, giving 12h 05m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Masaka tonight?
The moon phase over Masaka tonight is Waxing Gibbous with 67.0% illumination.
What is solar time in Masaka?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Masaka, clocks run about 55m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.