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Kampala to Lagos Converter

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Kampala3:18 pmSun, Jul 19
KampalaEAT
C, Uganda · UTC+3
3:18 pmSun, Jul 19
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LagosWAT
Nigeria · UTC+1
1:18 pmSun, Jul 19
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Offset

The time difference between Kampala and Lagos is 2 hours.

2 hours

Kampala (EAT) is ahead of Lagos (WAT).

EAT: UTC+3

WAT: UTC+1

Neither Kampala nor Lagos is currently observing daylight saving time.

When to schedule

Business-hours overlap: 11 AM–5 PM in Kampala (9 AM–3 PM in Lagos).

Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.

Suggested time: 2:00 PM Kampala (12:00 PM Lagos).

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

Nigeria

  • New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
  • Good FridayFri, Apr 3
  • Easter MondayMon, Apr 6
  • Workers' DayFri, May 1
  • Children's DayWed, May 27
  • Democracy DayFri, Jun 12
  • National DayThu, Oct 1
  • National Youth DaySun, Nov 1
  • Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
  • Boxing DayMon, Dec 28

About these zones

Kampala uses East Africa Time (EAT). To call Uganda, dial +256.

Lagos uses West Africa Time (WAT). To call Nigeria, dial +234.

Lagos is approximately 2,050 miles west of Kampala.

Quick reference

Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.

KampalaLagosDay
12:00 am10:00 pm-1 day
1:00 am11:00 pm-1 day
2:00 am12:00 amSame day
3:00 am1:00 amSame day
4:00 am2:00 amSame day
5:00 am3:00 amSame day
6:00 am4:00 amSame day
7:00 am5:00 amSame day
8:00 am6:00 amSame day
9:00 am7:00 amSame day
10:00 am8:00 amSame day
11:00 am9:00 amSame day
12:00 pm10:00 amSame day
1:00 pm11:00 amSame day
2:00 pm12:00 pmSame day
3:00 pm1:00 pmSame day
4:00 pm2:00 pmSame day
5:00 pm3:00 pmSame day
6:00 pm4:00 pmSame day
7:00 pm5:00 pmSame day
8:00 pm6:00 pmSame day
9:00 pm7:00 pmSame day
10:00 pm8:00 pmSame day
11:00 pm9:00 pmSame day

Daylight saving time

Neither Kampala nor Lagos 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

Kampala
Sunrise
6:52 AM
Sunset
7:01 PM
Day length
12h 8m
Lagos
Sunrise
6:40 AM
Sunset
7:07 PM
Day length
12h 27m

Daylight overlap: 10h 21m — 8:40 AM–7:01 PM in Kampala (6:40 AM–5:01 PM in Lagos). Both locations are in daylight during this window.

Cities in these zones

Browse all cities to see the current local time anywhere.

Airports in these zones

Airports in East Africa Time

  • EBB

Airports in West Africa Time

  • LOS
  • KAN
  • IBA
  • ABV
  • PHC
  • KAD
  • BNI
  • ABB

Related conversions

Common conversions

What is 9:00 am Kampala in Lagos?
9:00 am Kampala is 7:00 am Lagos.
What is 12:00 pm Kampala in Lagos?
12:00 pm Kampala is 10:00 am Lagos.
What is 12:30 pm Kampala in Lagos?
12:30 pm Kampala is 10:30 am Lagos.
What is 2:00 pm Kampala in Lagos?
2:00 pm Kampala is 12:00 pm Lagos.
What is 5:00 pm Kampala in Lagos?
5:00 pm Kampala is 3:00 pm Lagos.
What is 11:30 pm Kampala in Lagos?
11:30 pm Kampala is 9:30 pm Lagos.