Time Difference Between London and Kampala

The time difference between London and Kampala is 3 hours. When it is 12:00 noon in London, it is 15:00 in Kampala. London uses the Europe/London time zone (UTC+0), while Kampala uses Africa/Kampala (UTC+3).

Kampala is 3 hours ahead of London — 3 hours
London, United Kingdom
20:56:32
Thursday, March 26, 2026
UTC+0 · GMT
Kampala, Uganda
23:56:32
Thursday, March 26, 2026
UTC+3 · EAT

Time Zone Details: London vs Kampala

Detail London Kampala
Time Zone IDEurope/LondonAfrica/Kampala
UTC OffsetUTC+0UTC+3
AbbreviationGMTEAT
DST ActiveNoNo
CountryUnited KingdomUganda
RegionEuropeAfrica

Best Time to Schedule a Call

There are 5 overlapping business hours between London and Kampala (assuming 9:00–17:00 in each city). The ideal window for calls and meetings is:

09:00–14:00 in London  =  12:00–17:00 in Kampala

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

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

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

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

Neither London nor Kampala 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.

Practical Tips for London–Kampala Scheduling

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between London and Kampala?

The time difference is 3 hours. Kampala is 3 hours ahead of London.

Does the time difference change during the year?

It can. If either London or Kampala 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 London to Kampala?

The best window is between 09:00 and 14:00 London time, which corresponds to 12:00–17:00 in Kampala. Both sides fall within normal business hours.

How do I convert London time to Kampala time?

Add 3 hours to London time to get Kampala 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.