What is the current time in Kampala?

The current local time in Kampala, Uganda is based on the Africa/Kampala timezone.

Current Time in Kampala, Uganda

Q: What timezone is Kampala in?

Kampala is in the Africa/Kampala timezone.

2:37:29 AM

Monday, August 3, 2026

Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+3)
Daylight Saving Time: Not currently in effect
Continent: Africa

Before standardized timeframes, Kampala maintained its own solar time independent of Uganda.

About time in Kampala

Kampala, Uganda observes the Africa/Kampala time zone, currently at UTC+3. Kampala is not currently observing Daylight Saving Time. Use TimezoneLink's free converter and meeting planner to schedule calls and events with Kampala accurately, with no ads and no tracking.

Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Kampala in?
Kampala uses the Africa/Kampala time zone, currently UTC+3 relative to UTC.

Does Kampala observe Daylight Saving Time?
Kampala is not currently observing Daylight Saving Time.