Time now in Uganda

UTC+03:00 • Africa/Kampala (EAT)

Your device clock is 733ms ahead of the detected local time (Africa/Kampala, UTC+03:00). Time reference obtained from NIST NTP servers with an accuracy of ±0.021 seconds.

03:54:55
Wednesday, May 6, 2026, week 19

Time in Uganda now

Uganda has one official time zone: EAT (UTC+03:00).

The country does not currently use daylight saving time.

Official time in Uganda is defined by a single time zone.

What is the time zone in Uganda?

Official time in Uganda is defined by a single time zone (IANA zone). Below are the zone and its UTC offset.

Main time zones in Uganda

Time zone Offset (UTC) Main cities
Africa/Kampala UTC+03:00 Wakiso District, Central, Kampala, Central, Kampala District, Central

List of time zones used in Uganda (IANA zones)

Zone Offset (UTC) Daylight saving
Africa/Kampala UTC+03:00 No

Time difference between Columbus, Ohio, United States and Uganda

The time difference between Columbus, Ohio, United States and Uganda depends on the region.

  • Wakiso District, Central: 7 hour(s) behind the time in Columbus, Ohio, United States

Does Uganda use daylight saving time?

No. Uganda does not currently use daylight saving time.

Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Uganda?
The country has several time zones. The current time depends on the region and varies between UTC+3:00 and UTC+3:00. The clock at the top of this page shows the time synchronized with official sources.
How many time zones does Uganda have?
Uganda has 1 main time zone(s). The IANA database lists specific zones used in different regions.
Does Uganda use daylight saving time?
No. Uganda does not currently use daylight saving time.

See also

How to convert Uganda time

To convert Uganda time to other countries:

  1. Identify the time zone of the city or region.
  2. Check whether daylight saving time (DST) is in effect.
  3. Compare with the UTC offset of your country.
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