Kampala to Colombo Time Difference
🇺🇬 Kampala is currently 2.5 hours ahead of 🇱🇰 Colombo.
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Difference
+2.5h
Business overlap
6h
Distance
5,294 km
Approx. flight
6.2h
Hour-by-Hour: Kampala to Colombo
| 🇺🇬 Kampala | 🇱🇰 Colombo | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 2:30 AM | |
| 1:00 AM | 3:30 AM | |
| 2:00 AM | 4:30 AM | |
| 3:00 AM | 5:30 AM | |
| 4:00 AM | 6:30 AM | |
| 5:00 AM | 7:30 AM | |
| 6:00 AM | 8:30 AM | |
| 7:00 AM | 9:30 AM | |
| 8:00 AM | 10:30 AM | |
| 9:00 AM | 11:30 AM | |
| 10:00 AM | 12:30 PM | |
| 11:00 AM | 1:30 PM | |
| 12:00 PM | 2:30 PM | |
| 1:00 PM | 3:30 PM | |
| 2:00 PM | 4:30 PM | |
| 3:00 PM | 5:30 PM | |
| 4:00 PM | 6:30 PM | |
| 5:00 PM | 7:30 PM | |
| 6:00 PM | 8:30 PM | |
| 7:00 PM | 9:30 PM | |
| 8:00 PM | 10:30 PM | |
| 9:00 PM | 11:30 PM | |
| 10:00 PM | 12:30 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 11:00 PM | 1:30 AM(next day) | Next day |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Neither Kampala nor Colombo observes Daylight Saving Time. The time difference is always 2.5 hours ahead.
Best Meeting Times
There are 6 overlapping business hours between Kampala and Colombo (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇺🇬 Kampala
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
🇱🇰 Colombo
11:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Kampala and Colombo?
The time difference between Kampala and Colombo is currently 2.5 hours ahead. Kampala uses GMT+3 (UTC+3), while Colombo uses GMT+5:30 (UTC+5:30).
When it's noon in Kampala, what time is it in Colombo?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Kampala, it is 2:30 PM in Colombo. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Kampala and Colombo change?
No. The time difference between Kampala and Colombo is always 2.5 hours ahead — neither city observes Daylight Saving Time, so the offset never changes.
What are the best times to schedule a call between Kampala and Colombo?
The best time to call is between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM in Kampala (which is 11:30 AM – 5:30 PM in Colombo). This 6-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is Kampala ahead or behind Colombo?
Kampala is currently 2.5 hours behind Colombo.
What time zone is Kampala in?
Kampala is in the Africa/Kampala time zone, currently using GMT+3 (UTC+3). Kampala does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
What time is midnight in Kampala in Colombo?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Kampala, it is 2:30 AM in Colombo.