Current Time in Uganda
Uganda uses East Africa Time (UTC+3 year-round). No daylight saving time observed.
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Uganda Timezone Details
- Country
- Uganda
- Capital
- Kampala
- Timezone
- East Africa Time (EAT)
- IANA Name
- Africa/Nairobi
- UTC Offset
- UTC+3 year-round
- Daylight Saving
- No
- Region
- East Africa
- Major Cities
- Kampala, Gulu, Lira, Mbarara, Jinja
Uganda uses East Africa Time. This timezone does not observe daylight saving time. View the full timezone page for DST rules, offset comparisons, and all countries in this zone.
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Time Differences
- vs Kenya (EAT) (UTC+3)
- Uganda shares UTC+3 with Kenya. Same time.
- vs South Sudan (CAT) (UTC+2)
- Uganda is 1 hour ahead of South Sudan.
- vs Rwanda (CAT) (UTC+2)
- Uganda is 1 hour ahead of Rwanda.
Frequently asked questions
Does Uganda have daylight saving time?
No. Uganda has never observed daylight saving time. The country stays on EAT (UTC+3) year-round.
What timezone is Kampala in?
Kampala uses East Africa Time (EAT), which is UTC+3. This timezone is shared with Kenya, Tanzania, and Ethiopia.
What is the time difference between Uganda and the UK?
Uganda is 3 hours ahead of UK GMT (winter) and 2 hours ahead of UK BST (summer).