Uganda — Time & Date Guide

Complete time and date reference for Uganda. Find the current timezone, UTC offset, public holidays, DST schedule, sunrise and sunset times, and links to live clocks for major cities.

Key Facts

Primary Timezone
Africa/Kampala
UTC Offset (Standard)
UTC+3
Capital
Kampala
DST
Not observed
Calling Code
+256
Currency
UGX
Region
Africa
Country Code
UG

Current Time in Uganda

The primary timezone is Africa/Kampala (currently UTC+3). Uganda has 1 major city tracked below.

View Uganda World Clock →
CityTimezone
KampalaAfrica/Kampala

Public Holidays in Uganda — 2026

View the complete list of official public holidays in Uganda for 2026 and other years, including national holidays and observances.

Uganda Holidays 2026 →

Sunrise & Sunset in Uganda

Find daily sunrise, sunset, and golden hour times for cities in Uganda.

Uganda Sunrise & Sunset →

Daylight Saving Time in Uganda

Uganda does not observe daylight saving time. The UTC offset of UTC+3 remains constant year-round.

Uganda DST 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

What timezone is Uganda in?
Uganda uses the Africa/Kampala timezone. The standard UTC offset is UTC+3.
Does Uganda observe daylight saving time?
No, Uganda does not observe daylight saving time. The UTC offset of UTC+3 stays the same year-round.
What are the public holidays in Uganda?
Uganda has a number of official public holidays throughout the year. You can view the complete list for 2026 and other years on the Uganda holidays page on TimeandTool.
What is the capital of Uganda?
The capital of Uganda is Kampala. The country's calling code is +256 and its currency is UGX.
What is the current time in Uganda?
The current UTC offset in Uganda is UTC+3 (Africa/Kampala). Visit the world clock page for Uganda to see live times for cities in the country.

From the Blog

Data verified by Arjun Mehta, Geospatial Engineer · Sources: IANA Time Zone Database · Methodology

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