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Kampala to Nairobi Converter

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Kampala6:48 amMon, Jun 8
KampalaEAT
C, Uganda · UTC+3
6:48 amMon, Jun 8
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NairobiEAT
Kenya · UTC+3
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Offset

There is no time difference between Kampala and Nairobi.

Same time

Kampala (EAT) is currently the same time as Nairobi (EAT).

EAT: UTC+3

EAT: UTC+3

Neither Kampala nor Nairobi is currently observing daylight saving time.

When to schedule

Business-hours overlap: 9 AM–5 PM in Kampala (9 AM–5 PM in Nairobi).

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

Suggested time: 1:00 PM Kampala (1:00 PM Nairobi).

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

Kenya

  • New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
  • Good FridayFri, Apr 3
  • Easter MondayMon, Apr 6
  • Labour DayFri, May 1
  • Madaraka DayMon, Jun 1
  • Mazingira DaySat, Oct 10
  • Mashujaa DayTue, Oct 20
  • Jamhuri DaySat, Dec 12
  • Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
  • Boxing DaySat, Dec 26

About these zones

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

Nairobi uses East Africa Time (EAT). To call Kenya, dial +254.

Nairobi is approximately 325 miles east of Kampala.

Quick reference

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

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

Daylight saving time

Neither Kampala nor Nairobi 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
6:45 AM
Sunset
6:54 PM
Day length
12h 8m
Nairobi
Sunrise
6:31 AM
Sunset
6:34 PM
Day length
12h 3m

Daylight overlap: 11h 49m — 6:45 AM–6:34 PM in Kampala (6:45 AM–6:34 PM in Nairobi). Both locations are in daylight during this window.

Cities in these zones

Other cities in East Africa Time

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Airports in these zones

Airports in East Africa Time

  • EBB

Airports in East Africa Time

  • NBO
  • WIL
  • KIS

Related conversions

Common conversions

What is 9:00 am Kampala in Nairobi?
9:00 am Kampala is 9:00 am Nairobi.
What is 12:00 pm Kampala in Nairobi?
12:00 pm Kampala is 12:00 pm Nairobi.
What is 12:30 pm Kampala in Nairobi?
12:30 pm Kampala is 12:30 pm Nairobi.
What is 2:00 pm Kampala in Nairobi?
2:00 pm Kampala is 2:00 pm Nairobi.
What is 5:00 pm Kampala in Nairobi?
5:00 pm Kampala is 5:00 pm Nairobi.
What is 11:30 pm Kampala in Nairobi?
11:30 pm Kampala is 11:30 pm Nairobi.