What time zone is Northern Region in?

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

Current Local Time in Northern Region, Uganda

Q: Does Northern Region observe daylight saving time?

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

Time now in Northern Region, Uganda 🇺🇬

23:32:33

Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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

We index 36 cities in Northern Region, Uganda, with a combined population of about 1,009,166.

Time zone info

Region: Northern Region
Country: 🇺🇬 Uganda
Time zones: Africa/Kampala
Main offset: UTC+03:00 GMT+3
Daylight saving: Not observed
Indexed cities: 36
Combined population: 1,009,166

Sunrise & sunset in Gulu

Sunrise: 06:34
Sunset: 18:36
Daylight length: 12h 02m

Approximate times for Gulu.

Major cities in Northern Region

Gulu23:32
Lira23:32
Kotido23:32
Arua23:32
Apac23:32
Koboko23:32
Kitgum23:32
Yumbe23:32
Nebbi23:32
Paidha23:32
Adjumani23:32
Pakwach23:32

Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Northern Region right now?

The current local time in Northern 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 Northern Region?

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

Does Northern Region observe daylight saving time?

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