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Kampala to Shanghai Converter

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Kampala4:02 pmSun, Jul 19
KampalaEAT
C, Uganda · UTC+3
4:02 pmSun, Jul 19
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ShanghaiCST
China · UTC+8
9:02 pmSun, Jul 19
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Offset

The time difference between Kampala and Shanghai is 5 hours.

5 hours

Kampala (EAT) is behind Shanghai (CST).

EAT: UTC+3

CST: UTC+8

Neither Kampala nor Shanghai is currently observing daylight saving time.

When to schedule

Business-hours overlap: 9 AM–12 PM in Kampala (2 PM–5 PM in Shanghai).

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

Suggested time: 10:00 AM Kampala (3:00 PM Shanghai).

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

China

  • New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
  • Chinese New Year (Spring Festival)Tue, Feb 17
  • Labour DayFri, May 1
  • Dragon Boat FestivalFri, Jun 19
  • Mid-Autumn FestivalFri, Sep 25
  • National DayThu, Oct 1

About these zones

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

Shanghai uses China Standard Time (CST). To call China, dial +86.

Shanghai is approximately 6,150 miles northeast of Kampala.

Quick reference

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

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

Daylight saving time

Neither Kampala nor Shanghai 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
Shanghai
Sunrise
5:03 AM
Sunset
6:59 PM
Day length
13h 56m

Daylight overlap: 7h 6m — 6:52 AM–1:59 PM in Kampala (11:52 AM–6:59 PM in Shanghai). 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 China Standard Time

  • PVG
  • SHA
  • PEK
  • PKX
  • SZX
  • CAN
  • FUO
  • CTU
  • TFU
  • TSN

Related conversions

Common conversions

What is 9:00 am Kampala in Shanghai?
9:00 am Kampala is 2:00 pm Shanghai.
What is 12:00 pm Kampala in Shanghai?
12:00 pm Kampala is 5:00 pm Shanghai.
What is 12:30 pm Kampala in Shanghai?
12:30 pm Kampala is 5:30 pm Shanghai.
What is 2:00 pm Kampala in Shanghai?
2:00 pm Kampala is 7:00 pm Shanghai.
What is 5:00 pm Kampala in Shanghai?
5:00 pm Kampala is 10:00 pm Shanghai.
What is 11:30 pm Kampala in Shanghai?
11:30 pm Kampala is 4:30 am Shanghai, the next day.