Time in Uganda
Capital · Kampala
Time zone in Uganda
| Time zone | Local time | Offset | DST | Example city |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Africa/Kampala East Africa Time |
UTC+03:00 | No | Kampala |
About Uganda
| Official name: | Republic of Uganda |
|---|---|
| Capital: | Kampala |
| Region: | Africa · Eastern Africa |
| Population: | 45,905,417 |
| Currency: | Ugandan shilling (UGX, USh) |
| Calling code: | +256 |
| Languages: | English, Swahili |
| ISO codes: | UG / UGA |
| Internet domain: | .ug |
Cities in Uganda
- Kampala
- Nansana
- Oyam
- Kira
- Kyengera
- Kasangati
- Otuke
- Gulu
- Lira
- Mbarara
- Jinja
- Bwizibwera
- Mbale
- Mukono
- Kasese
- Masaka
- Koboko
- Entebbe
- Njeru
- Kitgum
- Soroti
- Arua
- Iganga
- Kabale
- Busia
- Fort Portal
- Mityana
- Tororo
- Hoima
- Kakira
- Lugazi
- Isingiro
- Masindi
- Ibanda
- Pallisa
- Nyachera
- Nebbi
- Buyende
- Bombo
- Adjumani
- Pakwach
- Paidha
- Luwero
- Bukuya
- Lukaya
- Wobulenzi
- Yumbe
- Anaka
- Butaleja
- Rubanda
- Namutumba
- Namasuba
- Bugiri
- Namayumba
- Kihihi
- Kayunga
- Wakiso
- Kaliro
- Mubende
- Kotido
Public holidays in Uganda 2026
Full list ›- 1 Jan — New Year's Day
- 26 Jan — Liberation Day
- 16 Feb — Archbishop Janan Luwum Day
- 8 Mar — International Women's Day
- 20 Mar — End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) estimated
- 3 Apr — Good Friday
- 5 Apr — Easter Sunday
- 6 Apr — Easter Monday
Frequently asked questions about time in Uganda
How many time zones does Uganda have?
Uganda uses one time zone: East Africa Time (Africa/Kampala, currently UTC+03:00).
Does Uganda use daylight saving time?
No. None of Uganda’s time zones change their clocks for daylight saving time in the next 12 months.
What time is it in Kampala, the capital of Uganda?
See the live clock on the Kampala time page. Kampala uses Africa/Kampala.