Offset
The time difference between Amsterdam and Kampala is 1 hour.
Amsterdam (CEST) is behind Kampala (EAT).
CEST: UTC+2
EAT: UTC+3
Amsterdam is currently observing daylight saving time; Kampala is not.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 9 AM–4 PM in Amsterdam (10 AM–5 PM in Kampala).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 12:00 PM Amsterdam (1:00 PM Kampala).
This window may shift by an hour during daylight saving time.
Public holidays in 2026
National public holidays can affect availability — a counterpart is likely off work on their own holidays, so it's worth planning meetings and deadlines around them.
The Netherlands
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- Good FridayFri, Apr 3
- Easter SundaySun, Apr 5
- Easter MondayMon, Apr 6
- King's DayMon, Apr 27
- Liberation DayTue, May 5
- Ascension DayThu, May 14
- PentecostSun, May 24
- Whit MondayMon, May 25
- Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
- St. Stephen's DaySat, Dec 26
Uganda
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- Liberation DayMon, Jan 26
- Archbishop Janani Luwum DayMon, Feb 16
- International Women's DaySun, Mar 8
- Good FridayFri, Apr 3
- Easter MondayMon, Apr 6
- Labour DayFri, May 1
- Martyrs' DayWed, Jun 3
- National Heroes' DayTue, Jun 9
- Independence DayFri, Oct 9
- Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
- Boxing DaySat, Dec 26
About these zones
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| Amsterdam | Kampala | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 am | 1:00 am | Same day |
| 1:00 am | 2:00 am | Same day |
| 2:00 am | 3:00 am | Same day |
| 3:00 am | 4:00 am | Same day |
| 4:00 am | 5:00 am | Same day |
| 5:00 am | 6:00 am | Same day |
| 6:00 am | 7:00 am | Same day |
| 7:00 am | 8:00 am | Same day |
| 8:00 am | 9:00 am | Same day |
| 9:00 am | 10:00 am | Same day |
| 10:00 am | 11:00 am | Same day |
| 11:00 am | 12:00 pm | Same day |
| 12:00 pm | 1:00 pm | Same day |
| 1:00 pm | 2:00 pm | Same day |
| 2:00 pm | 3:00 pm | Same day |
| 3:00 pm | 4:00 pm | Same day |
| 4:00 pm | 5:00 pm | Same day |
| 5:00 pm | 6:00 pm | Same day |
| 6:00 pm | 7:00 pm | Same day |
| 7:00 pm | 8:00 pm | Same day |
| 8:00 pm | 9:00 pm | Same day |
| 9:00 pm | 10:00 pm | Same day |
| 10:00 pm | 11:00 pm | Same day |
| 11:00 pm | 12:00 am | +1 day |
Daylight saving time
Amsterdam observes daylight saving time; Kampala does not. The offset between the two zones changes when Amsterdam transitions: on Sunday, October 25, 2026, clocks fall back from CEST to CET.
See the daylight saving time page for transition dates across every time zone.
Daylight today
- Sunrise
- 5:21 AM
- Sunset
- 10:00 PM
- Day length
- 16h 39m
- Sunrise
- 6:45 AM
- Sunset
- 6:54 PM
- Day length
- 12h 8m
Daylight overlap: 12h 8m — 5:45 AM–5:54 PM in Amsterdam (6:45 AM–6:54 PM in Kampala). Both locations are in daylight during this window.
Cities in these zones
Other cities in Central European Time
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Airports in these zones
Airports in Central European Time
- AMS
- RTM
Airports in East Africa Time
- EBB
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am Amsterdam in Kampala?
- 9:00 am Amsterdam is 10:00 am Kampala.
- What is 12:00 pm Amsterdam in Kampala?
- 12:00 pm Amsterdam is 1:00 pm Kampala.
- What is 12:30 pm Amsterdam in Kampala?
- 12:30 pm Amsterdam is 1:30 pm Kampala.
- What is 2:00 pm Amsterdam in Kampala?
- 2:00 pm Amsterdam is 3:00 pm Kampala.
- What is 5:00 pm Amsterdam in Kampala?
- 5:00 pm Amsterdam is 6:00 pm Kampala.
- What is 11:30 pm Amsterdam in Kampala?
- 11:30 pm Amsterdam is 12:30 am Kampala, the next day.