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Time in Kampala — UTC+03

Live clock and time-zone data for Kampala, Uganda — Kampala (Africa/Kampala), UTC+03 UTC. Refreshed every 30 s.

Live clock

12:37

Sat 02 May 2026 · Day

Timezone

Africa/Kampala

Current UTC offset

UTC+03

Abbreviation

GMT+3

Population

1,659,600

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Cultural and business context

Clocks in Kampala follow Kampala (Africa/Kampala), currently UTC+03 from UTC. A standard business day in Uganda starts near 08:00 and ends close to 17:00, with lunch typically served between 13:00 and 14:00. Uganda does not observe daylight saving time, so the offset stays at UTC+03 year-round.

Currency

UGX USh

Dial

+256

Work day

08:00–17:00

Lunch

13:00–14:00

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Time difference with reference cities

Cairo±0
Lagos−2h
Johannesburg−1h
New York−7h
London−2h
Tokyo+6h
Honolulu−13h
Anchorage−11h

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When it's noon in Kampala, other cities are at

Cairo	12:00
Lagos	10:00
Johannesburg	11:00
New York	05:00
London	10:00
Tokyo	18:00

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Best hours to meet with Cairo

Morning meeting (both on-shift)09:00 ↔ 09:00

Afternoon meeting (both on-shift)13:00 ↔ 13:00

End-of-day sync16:00 ↔ 16:00

Compare: Kampala ↔ Cairo

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Cities with the same UTC offset right now

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± 1h

One hour ahead of Kampala

One hour behind Kampala

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Frequently asked questions

What is the current UTC offset in Kampala?

Kampala is currently UTC+03 from UTC, on the Africa/Kampala timezone.

Does Kampala observe daylight saving time?

No — Uganda does not observe daylight saving time, so the offset stays at UTC+03 year-round.

What time is it in Kampala when it's 9 AM in Cairo?

When it's 09:00 in Cairo, Common Hour's live converter shows the exact equivalent in Kampala based on today's offset.

Is it daytime in Kampala right now?

Yes — it is currently daytime in Kampala.

What are typical business hours in Kampala?

Offices in Uganda typically run from 08:00 to 17:00 local time.