Time Difference Between Seoul and Kampala

The time difference between Seoul and Kampala is 6 hours. When it is 12:00 noon in Seoul, it is 06:00 in Kampala. Seoul uses the Asia/Seoul time zone (UTC+9), while Kampala uses Africa/Kampala (UTC+3).

Kampala is 6 hours behind Seoul — 6 hours
Seoul, South Korea
06:00:51
Friday, March 27, 2026
UTC+9 · KST
Kampala, Uganda
00:00:51
Friday, March 27, 2026
UTC+3 · EAT

Time Zone Details: Seoul vs Kampala

Detail Seoul Kampala
Time Zone IDAsia/SeoulAfrica/Kampala
UTC OffsetUTC+9UTC+3
AbbreviationKSTEAT
DST ActiveNoNo
CountrySouth KoreaUganda
RegionAsiaAfrica

Best Time to Schedule a Call

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

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

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

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

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

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

Neither Seoul 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Seoul and Kampala?

The time difference is 6 hours. Kampala is 6 hours behind Seoul.

Does the time difference change during the year?

It can. If either Seoul 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 Seoul to Kampala?

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

How do I convert Seoul time to Kampala time?

Subtract 6 hours from Seoul 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.