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Current local time in Kampala, Uganda
The current time in Kampala, Uganda is 5:25:53 PM. If you are searching for time in Kampala now, Kampala time now, current time in Kampala, or wondering what time it is in Kampala right now, this page shows the live local time, UTC offset, time zone, and local date.
Current local time
May 21, 2026
Live time snapshot
Current time now in Kampala, Uganda
- Time zone
- Africa/Kampala
- Abbreviation
- GMT+3
- UTC offset
- UTC+03:00
- Daylight saving time
- Not currently observed
Time and time zone in Kampala
The current local time in Kampala, Uganda is 5:25:53 PM.
The Kampala time zone is Africa/Kampala.
Kampala uses UTC offset UTC+03:00 and the timezone abbreviation GMT+3.
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Quick answers about time in Kampala
The current local time in Kampala, Uganda is 5:25:53 PM.
The Kampala time zone is Africa/Kampala.
Kampala uses UTC offset UTC+03:00 and the timezone abbreviation GMT+3.
What time is it in Kampala right now?
The current time in Kampala is 5:25:53 PM.
What time zone is Kampala in?
Kampala is in the Africa/Kampala time zone.
What is the time in Kampala, Uganda right now?
The live local time in Kampala, Uganda is 5:25:53 PM.
What UTC offset does Kampala use?
Kampala currently uses UTC+03:00.
Time zone details for Kampala
Time zone
Africa/Kampala
UTC offset
UTC+03:00
Abbreviation
GMT+3
Daylight saving
Not currently observed
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Practical time planning for Kampala, Uganda
Use this section when you need more than the current clock. It shows how Kampala, Uganda lines up with common business and travel reference points right now, using the active offset UTC+03:00.
| Reference place | Local time now | Compared with Kampala, Uganda |
|---|---|---|
| New York | Thu 10:25 AM | Kampala, Uganda is 7 hours ahead |
| London | Thu 3:25 PM | Kampala, Uganda is 2 hours ahead |
| Lagos | Thu 3:25 PM | Kampala, Uganda is 2 hours ahead |
| Dubai | Thu 6:25 PM | Kampala, Uganda is 1 hour behind |
| Tokyo | Thu 11:25 PM | Kampala, Uganda is 6 hours behind |
Best use cases
For calls, use the comparison table as a quick screen, then confirm a date-specific slot in the meeting planner. This matters most when either side observes daylight saving time.
How this page is calculated
City clocks use IANA time zone identifiers, browser internationalization data, and the current date so seasonal offset changes are reflected automatically.
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Frequently asked questions about time in Kampala
What time zone is Kampala in?
Kampala is in the Africa/Kampala time zone.
What time is it in Kampala right now?
The current local time in Kampala is 5:25:53 PM.
Which cities share the same time as Kampala?
Cities using the same time zone and UTC offset as Kampala may currently share the same local time.
What UTC offset does Kampala use?
Kampala currently uses UTC+03:00.