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Zürich to Kampala Converter

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Zürich4:30 amMon, Jun 8
ZürichCEST
ZH, Switzerland · UTC+2
4:30 amMon, Jun 8
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KampalaEAT
C, Uganda · UTC+3
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Offset

The time difference between Zürich and Kampala is 1 hour.

1 hour

Zürich (CEST) is behind Kampala (EAT).

CEST: UTC+2

EAT: UTC+3

Zürich is currently observing daylight saving time; Kampala is not.

When to schedule

Business-hours overlap: 9 AM–4 PM in Zürich (10 AM–5 PM in Kampala).

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

Suggested time: 12:00 PM Zürich (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.

Switzerland

  • New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
  • Ascension DayThu, May 14
  • Swiss National DaySat, Aug 1
  • Christmas DayFri, Dec 25

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

Zürich uses Central European Time (CET, or CEST). To call Switzerland, dial +41.

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

Kampala is approximately 3,550 miles southeast of Zürich.

Quick reference

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

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

Daylight saving time

Zürich observes daylight saving time; Kampala does not. The offset between the two zones changes when Zürich 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

Zürich
Sunrise
5:31 AM
Sunset
9:21 PM
Day length
15h 50m
Kampala
Sunrise
6:45 AM
Sunset
6:54 PM
Day length
12h 8m

Daylight overlap: 12h 8m — 5:45 AM–5:54 PM in Zürich (6:45 AM–6:54 PM in Kampala). Both locations are in daylight during this window.

Cities in these zones

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Airports in these zones

Airports in Central European Time

  • ZRH
  • BRN

Airports in East Africa Time

  • EBB

Related conversions

Common conversions

What is 9:00 am Zürich in Kampala?
9:00 am Zürich is 10:00 am Kampala.
What is 12:00 pm Zürich in Kampala?
12:00 pm Zürich is 1:00 pm Kampala.
What is 12:30 pm Zürich in Kampala?
12:30 pm Zürich is 1:30 pm Kampala.
What is 2:00 pm Zürich in Kampala?
2:00 pm Zürich is 3:00 pm Kampala.
What is 5:00 pm Zürich in Kampala?
5:00 pm Zürich is 6:00 pm Kampala.
What is 11:30 pm Zürich in Kampala?
11:30 pm Zürich is 12:30 am Kampala, the next day.