Houston to Kampala Time Difference
🇺🇸 Houston is currently 8 hours ahead of 🇺🇬 Kampala. This difference varies between 8h and 9h due to Daylight Saving Time.
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Difference
+8h
Business overlap
1h
Distance
13,573 km
Approx. flight
16h
Hour-by-Hour: Houston to Kampala
| 🇺🇸 Houston | 🇺🇬 Kampala | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 8:00 AM | |
| 1:00 AM | 9:00 AM | |
| 2:00 AM | 10:00 AM | |
| 3:00 AM | 11:00 AM | |
| 4:00 AM | 12:00 PM | |
| 5:00 AM | 1:00 PM | |
| 6:00 AM | 2:00 PM | |
| 7:00 AM | 3:00 PM | |
| 8:00 AM | 4:00 PM | |
| 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM | |
| 10:00 AM | 6:00 PM | |
| 11:00 AM | 7:00 PM | |
| 12:00 PM | 8:00 PM | |
| 1:00 PM | 9:00 PM | |
| 2:00 PM | 10:00 PM | |
| 3:00 PM | 11:00 PM | |
| 4:00 PM | 12:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 5:00 PM | 1:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 6:00 PM | 2:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 7:00 PM | 3:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 8:00 PM | 4:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 9:00 PM | 5:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 10:00 PM | 6:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 11:00 PM | 7:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Houston observes Daylight Saving Time, while Kampala does not. This causes the time difference to shift between 8 hours ahead and 9 hours ahead depending on the season. Currently, Houston is 8 hours ahead relative to Kampala.
Min difference
8h
Max difference
9h
Best Meeting Times
There are 1 overlapping business hours between Houston and Kampala (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇺🇸 Houston
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
🇺🇬 Kampala
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Houston and Kampala?
The time difference between Houston and Kampala is currently 8 hours ahead. Houston uses CDT (UTC-5), while Kampala uses GMT+3 (UTC+3). This difference varies seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time, ranging from 8 hours ahead to 9 hours ahead.
When it's noon in Houston, what time is it in Kampala?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Houston, it is 8:00 PM in Kampala. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Houston and Kampala change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because Houston observes Daylight Saving Time, the offset shifts between 8 hours ahead and 9 hours ahead at different times of the year.
What are the best times to schedule a call between Houston and Kampala?
The best time to call is between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM in Houston (which is 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Kampala). This 1-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is Houston ahead or behind Kampala?
Houston is currently 8 hours behind Kampala.
What time zone is Houston in?
Houston is in the America/Chicago time zone, currently using CDT (UTC-5). Houston observes Daylight Saving Time, so the offset changes twice a year.
What time is midnight in Houston in Kampala?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Houston, it is 8:00 AM in Kampala.