Current local time in Fort Portal, Uganda
EAT · UTC+03:00 · East Africa Time
About Fort Portal
Fort Portal, Western, Uganda uses the East Africa Time time zone (Africa/Kampala), currently UTC+03:00. Population: about 42,670.
| Country: | Uganda |
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| State / region: | Western |
| Coordinates: | 0°40′N / 30°16′E |
| Population: | 42,670 |
| Currency: | Ugandan shilling (UGX) |
| Languages: | English, Swahili |
| Country calling code: | +256 |
Time zone in Fort Portal
| IANA time zone: | Africa/Kampala |
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| Time zone name: | East Africa Time (EAT) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC+03:00 |
| UTC time now: |
Daylight saving time
Fort Portal does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+03:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Fort Portal today
| Sunrise: | 06:40 |
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| Sunset: | 18:46 |
| Solar noon: | 12:43 |
| Day length: | 12h 05m |
| Civil twilight: | 06:19 – 19:07 |
Calculated for 2026-10-22 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (EAT) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Fort Portal
- London+2 hFort Portal is 2 hours ahead of London
- New York+7 hFort Portal is 7 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+2 hFort Portal is 2 hours ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Fort Portal time
What time zone is Fort Portal in?
Fort Portal uses the IANA time zone Africa/Kampala (East Africa Time). The current offset is UTC+03:00.
Does Fort Portal observe daylight saving time?
Fort Portal does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+03:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Fort Portal and London?
Right now Fort Portal is 2 hours ahead of London. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Fort Portal and New York?
Right now Fort Portal is 7 hours ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.