
Uganda Time Right Now! Find the Current time in Uganda from anywhere in the world. Uganda follows a single official timezone: EAT (East Africa Time, UTC+03:00). This is the standard time observed nationwide.
East Africa Time
Friday, October 16, 2026
05:16:24 AM

The Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) provides the most widely accepted and standardized timezone database used across the globe. Almost every modern operating system and application relies on IANA data to calculate accurate time differences.
Here, we provide detailed timezone information for Uganda, including UTC offsets, official abbreviations, and their full names. This helps you understand the exact time standard followed in different parts of the country.
| IANA Identifier | Abbreviation | Full Name | UTC Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Africa/Kampala | EAT | East Africa Time | UTC+03:00 |
Data is sourced from the official IANA Time Zone Database
Live local times (updated every second)
| # | City | Local Time | Date | Timezone | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ![]() Kampala Central Region, Uganda | 05:16:24 AM | Fri, Oct 16 | Africa/Kampala | 1,680,600 |
| 2 | ![]() Nansana Central Region, Uganda | 05:16:24 AM | Fri, Oct 16 | Africa/Kampala | 532,800 |
| 3 | ![]() Kira Central Region, Uganda | 05:16:24 AM | Fri, Oct 16 | Africa/Kampala | 462,900 |
| 4 | ![]() Bunamwaya Central Region, Uganda | 05:16:24 AM | Fri, Oct 16 | Africa/Kampala | 413,400 |
| 5 | ![]() Kyengera Central Region, Uganda | 05:16:24 AM | Fri, Oct 16 | Africa/Kampala | 285,400 |
| 6 | ![]() Mbarara Western Region, Uganda | 05:16:24 AM | Fri, Oct 16 | Africa/Kampala | 221,300 |
| 7 | ![]() Kasangati Central Region, Uganda | 05:16:24 AM | Fri, Oct 16 | Africa/Kampala | 207,800 |
| 8 | ![]() Mukono Central Region, Uganda | 05:16:24 AM | Fri, Oct 16 | Africa/Kampala | 191,300 |
| 9 | ![]() Njeru Central Region, Uganda | 05:16:24 AM | Fri, Oct 16 | Africa/Kampala | 178,800 |
| 10 | ![]() Gulu Northern Region, Uganda | 05:16:24 AM | Fri, Oct 16 | Africa/Kampala | 177,400 |