Offset
The time difference between Kampala and Kuala Lumpur is 5 hours.
Kampala (EAT) is behind Kuala Lumpur (GMT+8).
EAT: UTC+3
GMT+8: UTC+8
Neither Kampala nor Kuala Lumpur is currently observing daylight saving time.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 9 AM–12 PM in Kampala (2 PM–5 PM in Kuala Lumpur).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 10:00 AM Kampala (3:00 PM Kuala Lumpur).
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.
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
Kampala uses East Africa Time (EAT). To call Uganda, dial +256.
Kuala Lumpur uses Malaysia Time. To call Malaysia, dial +60.
Kuala Lumpur is approximately 4,800 miles east of Kampala.
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| Kampala | Kuala Lumpur | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 am | 5:00 am | Same day |
| 1:00 am | 6:00 am | Same day |
| 2:00 am | 7:00 am | Same day |
| 3:00 am | 8:00 am | Same day |
| 4:00 am | 9:00 am | Same day |
| 5:00 am | 10:00 am | Same day |
| 6:00 am | 11:00 am | Same day |
| 7:00 am | 12:00 pm | Same day |
| 8:00 am | 1:00 pm | Same day |
| 9:00 am | 2:00 pm | Same day |
| 10:00 am | 3:00 pm | Same day |
| 11:00 am | 4:00 pm | Same day |
| 12:00 pm | 5:00 pm | Same day |
| 1:00 pm | 6:00 pm | Same day |
| 2:00 pm | 7:00 pm | Same day |
| 3:00 pm | 8:00 pm | Same day |
| 4:00 pm | 9:00 pm | Same day |
| 5:00 pm | 10:00 pm | Same day |
| 6:00 pm | 11:00 pm | Same day |
| 7:00 pm | 12:00 am | +1 day |
| 8:00 pm | 1:00 am | +1 day |
| 9:00 pm | 2:00 am | +1 day |
| 10:00 pm | 3:00 am | +1 day |
| 11:00 pm | 4:00 am | +1 day |
Daylight saving time
Neither Kampala nor Kuala Lumpur observes daylight saving time. The offset between these zones remains constant year-round.
See the daylight saving time page for transition dates across every time zone.
Daylight today
- Sunrise
- 6:45 AM
- Sunset
- 6:54 PM
- Day length
- 12h 8m
- Sunrise
- 7:04 AM
- Sunset
- 7:22 PM
- Day length
- 12h 18m
Daylight overlap: 7h 37m — 6:45 AM–2:22 PM in Kampala (11:45 AM–7:22 PM in Kuala Lumpur). Both locations are in daylight during this window.
Airports in these zones
Airports in East Africa Time
- EBB
Airports in Malaysia Time
- KUL
- SZB
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am Kampala in Kuala Lumpur?
- 9:00 am Kampala is 2:00 pm Kuala Lumpur.
- What is 12:00 pm Kampala in Kuala Lumpur?
- 12:00 pm Kampala is 5:00 pm Kuala Lumpur.
- What is 12:30 pm Kampala in Kuala Lumpur?
- 12:30 pm Kampala is 5:30 pm Kuala Lumpur.
- What is 2:00 pm Kampala in Kuala Lumpur?
- 2:00 pm Kampala is 7:00 pm Kuala Lumpur.
- What is 5:00 pm Kampala in Kuala Lumpur?
- 5:00 pm Kampala is 10:00 pm Kuala Lumpur.
- What is 11:30 pm Kampala in Kuala Lumpur?
- 11:30 pm Kampala is 4:30 am Kuala Lumpur, the next day.