What time zone is Eastern Region in?

Eastern Region spans 1 time zone (Africa/Kampala), currently UTC+03:00 from UTC (GMT+3).

Current Local Time in Eastern Region, Uganda

Q: Does Eastern Region observe daylight saving time?

No — Eastern Region does not observe daylight saving time in the Africa/Kampala zone.

Time now in Eastern Region, Uganda 🇺🇬

23:32:28

Tuesday, October 27, 2026

Eastern Region spans 1 time zone (Africa/Kampala). · GMT+3 (UTC+03:00) · today is Tuesday, October 27, 2026.

We index 45 cities in Eastern Region, Uganda, with a combined population of about 1,180,650.

Time zone info

Region: Eastern Region
Country: 🇺🇬 Uganda
Time zones: Africa/Kampala
Main offset: UTC+03:00 GMT+3
Daylight saving: Not observed
Indexed cities: 45
Combined population: 1,180,650

Sunrise & sunset in Mbale

Sunrise: 06:25
Sunset: 18:30
Daylight length: 12h 05m

Approximate times for Mbale.

Major cities in Eastern Region

Mbale23:32
Jinja23:32
Kamuli23:32
Iganga23:32
Busia23:32
Soroti23:32
Kapchorwa23:32
Tororo23:32
Bugembe23:32
Kumi23:32
Pallisa23:32
Bugiri23:32

Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Eastern Region right now?

The current local time in Eastern Region is shown by the live clock above. It follows the Africa/Kampala IANA time zone, which is UTC+03:00 from UTC (GMT+3).

How many time zones are in Eastern Region?

Eastern Region, Uganda spans 1 time zone: Africa/Kampala.

Does Eastern Region observe daylight saving time?

No, the Africa/Kampala zone keeps a fixed UTC offset year-round.