Kigali to Kampala Time Difference
🇷🇼 Kigali is currently 1 hour ahead of 🇺🇬 Kampala.
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Difference
+1h
Business overlap
8h
Distance
379 km
Approx. flight
0.4h
Hour-by-Hour: Kigali to Kampala
| 🇷🇼 Kigali | 🇺🇬 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)
Neither Kigali nor Kampala observes Daylight Saving Time. The time difference is always 1 hour ahead.
Best Meeting Times
There are 8 overlapping business hours between Kigali and Kampala (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇷🇼 Kigali
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
🇺🇬 Kampala
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Kigali and Kampala?
The time difference between Kigali and Kampala is currently 1 hour ahead. Kigali uses GMT+2 (UTC+2), while Kampala uses GMT+3 (UTC+3).
When it's noon in Kigali, what time is it in Kampala?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Kigali, it is 1:00 PM in Kampala. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Kigali and Kampala change?
No. The time difference between Kigali and Kampala is always 1 hour ahead — neither city observes Daylight Saving Time, so the offset never changes.
What are the best times to schedule a call between Kigali and Kampala?
The best time to call is between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM in Kigali (which is 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Kampala). This 8-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is Kigali ahead or behind Kampala?
Kigali is currently 1 hour behind Kampala.
What time zone is Kigali in?
Kigali is in the Africa/Kigali time zone, currently using GMT+2 (UTC+2). Kigali does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
What time is midnight in Kigali in Kampala?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Kigali, it is 1:00 AM in Kampala.