Kampala does not observe daylight saving time. Clocks stay on UTC+3 year-round.
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Kampala Time Zone: UTC+3 and UTC+3
Kampala operates on UTC+3 (UTC+3), placing it ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) by 3 hours. The IANA timezone identifier is Africa/Kampala.
Kampala does not observe daylight saving time. Clocks stay on UTC+3 year-round. This means the time difference between Kampala and cities that do observe daylight saving time will shift by one hour seasonally.
For scheduling calls with Kampala, useful reference points: Kampala is 3 hours ahead of London on GMT and 8 hours ahead of New York on EST. During US daylight saving time the difference with New York shifts by one hour.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is it in Kampala right now?
Kampala follows UTC+3 (UTC+3). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Kampala, updated every second.
What time zone is Kampala in?
Kampala is in UTC+3 (UTC+3). The IANA timezone identifier is Africa/Kampala.
Does Kampala observe daylight saving time?
Kampala does not observe daylight saving time. Clocks stay on UTC+3 year-round.
What is the time difference between Kampala and London?
Kampala (UTC+3, UTC+3) is 3 hours ahead of London During BST the difference changes by an hour..
What is the time difference between Kampala and New York?
Kampala (UTC+3, UTC+3) is 8 hours ahead of New York During EDT the difference changes by an hour..