Cairo to Kampala Time Difference
🇪🇬 Cairo is currently 1 hour ahead of 🇺🇬 Kampala. This difference varies between 0h and 1h due to Daylight Saving Time.
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Difference
+1h
Business overlap
8h
Distance
3,305 km
Approx. flight
3.9h
Hour-by-Hour: Cairo to Kampala
| 🇪🇬 Cairo | 🇺🇬 Kampala | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 1:00 AM | |
| 1:00 AM | 2:00 AM | |
| 2:00 AM | 3:00 AM | |
| 3:00 AM | 4:00 AM | |
| 4:00 AM | 5:00 AM | |
| 5:00 AM | 6:00 AM | |
| 6:00 AM | 7:00 AM | |
| 7:00 AM | 8:00 AM | |
| 8:00 AM | 9:00 AM | |
| 9:00 AM | 10:00 AM | |
| 10:00 AM | 11:00 AM | |
| 11:00 AM | 12:00 PM | |
| 12:00 PM | 1:00 PM | |
| 1:00 PM | 2:00 PM | |
| 2:00 PM | 3:00 PM | |
| 3:00 PM | 4:00 PM | |
| 4:00 PM | 5:00 PM | |
| 5:00 PM | 6:00 PM | |
| 6:00 PM | 7:00 PM | |
| 7:00 PM | 8:00 PM | |
| 8:00 PM | 9:00 PM | |
| 9:00 PM | 10:00 PM | |
| 10:00 PM | 11:00 PM | |
| 11:00 PM | 12:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Cairo observes Daylight Saving Time, while Kampala does not. This causes the time difference to shift between the same time and 1 hour ahead depending on the season. Currently, Cairo is 1 hour ahead relative to Kampala.
Min difference
0h
Max difference
1h
Best Meeting Times
There are 8 overlapping business hours between Cairo and Kampala (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇪🇬 Cairo
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
🇺🇬 Kampala
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Cairo and Kampala?
The time difference between Cairo and Kampala is currently 1 hour ahead. Cairo uses GMT+2 (UTC+2), while Kampala uses GMT+3 (UTC+3). This difference varies seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time, ranging from the same time to 1 hour ahead.
When it's noon in Cairo, what time is it in Kampala?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Cairo, it is 1:00 PM in Kampala. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Cairo and Kampala change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because Cairo observes Daylight Saving Time, the offset shifts between the same time and 1 hour ahead at different times of the year.
What are the best times to schedule a call between Cairo and Kampala?
The best time to call is between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM in Cairo (which is 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Kampala). This 8-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is Cairo ahead or behind Kampala?
Cairo is currently 1 hour behind Kampala.
What time zone is Cairo in?
Cairo is in the Africa/Cairo time zone, currently using GMT+2 (UTC+2). Cairo observes Daylight Saving Time, so the offset changes twice a year.
What time is midnight in Cairo in Kampala?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Cairo, it is 1:00 AM in Kampala.