Time in Uganda Now

Uganda follows East Africa Time (EAT), which runs on UTC +3 throughout the year. The country does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so the time remains the same in all seasons. This makes timekeeping simple, stable, and predictable for residents, businesses, and travelers.

Major cities such as Kampala, Gulu, Mbarara, Lira, and Jinja all use the same national time zone. This helps ensure smooth coordination for travel, communication, and daily schedules across the country.

Uganda Time Zone Information

• IANA Time Zone: Africa/Kampala

• UTC Offset: UTC +3 hours

• Time Zone Abbreviation: EAT (East Africa Time)

• DST: Not observed

• DST Abbreviation: None — time stays constant year-round

Uganda shares its time zone with several countries in East Africa that also follow EAT.

Uganda time zone(s)

The official IANA identifier for Uganda is Africa/Kampala.

Daylight Saving Time in Uganda

Uganda does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
The country stays on UTC +3 throughout the year, providing consistent and unified timekeeping.

Major cities in Uganda & their time

All major cities follow the same national time zone.

Brief info for Uganda time

• Number of time zones: 1

• Capital city: Kampala

• Default time: East Africa Time (EAT)

• Daylight Saving Time: Not used

• IANA Time Zone ID: Africa/Kampala

• Standard UTC Offset: UTC +3

• Neighbouring countries with same time: Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Somalia (partly)

• Regional differences: None — the entire country uses one time zone

Pros and Cons

Pros

1. One national time zone keeps scheduling simple and unified.

2. UTC +3 aligns with several East African neighbors.

3. No DST — no seasonal clock adjustments.

4. Predictable timekeeping for travel, business, and communication.

5. Easy cross-border coordination.

Cons

1. Limited overlap with business hours in the Americas.

2. Seasonal daylight shifts may feel more noticeable without DST.