UK to Kampala Time Converter
About this conversion
Uganda uses East Africa Time (UTC+3) all year. Kampala is three hours ahead of the UK in winter and two hours ahead in summer.
Many UK residents have family links with Uganda, so the three and two hour gaps are used daily. The overlap between UK and Ugandan working days runs from mid-morning to late afternoon in the UK.
When the time difference changes
Changes over the next two years, from daylight saving on either side.
- Sunday, 25 October 2026: Kampala becomes 3 hours ahead of UK.
- Sunday, 28 March 2027: Kampala becomes 2 hours ahead of UK.
- Sunday, 31 October 2027: Kampala becomes 3 hours ahead of UK.
- Sunday, 26 March 2028: Kampala becomes 2 hours ahead of UK.
Best time to call or meet
09:00 to 15:00 UK is 11:00 to 17:00 Kampala, 6 hours of shared 09:00 to 17:00 time.
Common times
- 06:00 UK = 08:00 Kampala
- 09:00 UK = 11:00 Kampala
- 12:00 UK = 14:00 Kampala
- 15:00 UK = 17:00 Kampala
- 17:00 UK = 19:00 Kampala
- 20:00 UK = 22:00 Kampala
UK to Kampala hour-by-hour table
Highlighted rows fall within 09:00 to 17:00 on both sides.
| UK | Kampala |
|---|---|
| 00:00 | 02:00 |
| 01:00 | 03:00 |
| 02:00 | 04:00 |
| 03:00 | 05:00 |
| 04:00 | 06:00 |
| 05:00 | 07:00 |
| 06:00 | 08:00 |
| 07:00 | 09:00 |
| 08:00 | 10:00 |
| 09:00 | 11:00 |
| 10:00 | 12:00 |
| 11:00 | 13:00 |
| 12:00 | 14:00 |
| 13:00 | 15:00 |
| 14:00 | 16:00 |
| 15:00 | 17:00 |
| 16:00 | 18:00 |
| 17:00 | 19:00 |
| 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 19:00 | 21:00 |
| 20:00 | 22:00 |
| 21:00 | 23:00 |
| 22:00 | 00:00 (next day) |
| 23:00 | 01:00 (next day) |
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Clock change guides
- What Is Daylight Saving Time (DST)? A Plain-English GuideWhat daylight saving time is, how it works in the UK, Europe and the US, why it exists, its history, who uses it and the argument over scrapping it.
- Why Do the Clocks Go Back in October? The Real ReasonThe clocks go back in autumn to return the UK to GMT, so winter mornings are lighter. The history, the rule, what time it happens and what changes for you.
- When Do the Clocks Go Forward Again After Going Back?When the UK clocks go forward again after the autumn change, how long the UK stays on GMT, when evenings get lighter and how to remember to reset your clocks.
Frequently asked questions
What is 15:00 UK in Kampala?
15:00 UK is 17:00 Kampala at the moment. The answer can change by an hour when either side changes its clocks.
What are the shared working hours for UK and Kampala?
Counting 09:00 to 17:00 as the working day on both sides, there are 6 shared hours, starting at 09:00 UK.
When does the UK to Kampala time difference change?
It next changes on Sunday, 25 October 2026, when the gap becomes 3 hours ahead of.
What is the time difference between the UK and Uganda?
Three hours in UK winter and two hours in UK summer, with Uganda ahead.
Is Uganda on the same time as Kenya?
Yes. Both use East Africa Time.