Time Difference Between Kampala and Seoul

The time difference between Kampala and Seoul is 6 hours. When it is 12:00 noon in Kampala, it is 18:00 in Seoul. Kampala uses the Africa/Kampala time zone (UTC+3), while Seoul uses Asia/Seoul (UTC+9).

Seoul is 6 hours ahead of Kampala — 6 hours
Kampala, Uganda
01:26:47
Friday, March 27, 2026
UTC+3 · EAT
Seoul, South Korea
07:26:47
Friday, March 27, 2026
UTC+9 · KST

Time Zone Details: Kampala vs Seoul

Detail Kampala Seoul
Time Zone IDAfrica/KampalaAsia/Seoul
UTC OffsetUTC+3UTC+9
AbbreviationEATKST
DST ActiveNoNo
CountryUgandaSouth Korea
RegionAfricaAsia

Best Time to Schedule a Call

There are 2 overlapping business hours between Kampala and Seoul (assuming 9:00–17:00 in each city). The ideal window for calls and meetings is:

09:00–11:00 in Kampala  =  15:00–17:00 in Seoul

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

Use this table to quickly convert any hour from Kampala time to Seoul time. Rows highlighted in green indicate overlapping business hours in both cities.

Kampala Seoul
00:00 06:00 Night
01:00 07:00 Night
02:00 08:00 Night
03:00 09:00 Night
04:00 10:00 Night
05:00 11:00 Night
06:00 12:00
07:00 13:00
08:00 14:00
09:00 15:00 Overlap
10:00 16:00 Overlap
11:00 17:00
12:00 18:00
13:00 19:00
14:00 20:00
15:00 21:00
16:00 22:00
17:00 23:00
18:00 00:00 (+1 day)
19:00 01:00 (+1 day)
20:00 02:00 (+1 day)
21:00 03:00 (+1 day)
22:00 04:00 (+1 day) Night
23:00 05:00 (+1 day) Night

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

Neither Kampala nor Seoul is currently observing daylight saving time. If either city observes DST, the time difference will change by 1 hour when DST begins or ends. Always double-check before scheduling across these time zones during March–April and October–November.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Kampala and Seoul?

The time difference is 6 hours. Seoul is 6 hours ahead of Kampala.

Does the time difference change during the year?

It can. If either Kampala or Seoul observes daylight saving time, the gap will shift by 1 hour during the transition periods (typically March–April and October–November).

When is the best time to call from Kampala to Seoul?

The best window is between 09:00 and 11:00 Kampala time, which corresponds to 15:00–17:00 in Seoul. Both sides fall within normal business hours.

How do I convert Kampala time to Seoul time?

Add 6 hours to Kampala time to get Seoul time. Use the hour-by-hour table above for a quick reference.

Related Pages

For sunrise and sunset data, visit TheSunsetTimes.com. For detailed DST schedules, see DaylightSavingTime.info.