Kingston to Kampala Time Difference
🇯🇲 Kingston is currently 8 hours ahead of 🇺🇬 Kampala.
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Difference
+8h
Business overlap
1h
Distance
12,040 km
Approx. flight
14.2h
Hour-by-Hour: Kingston to Kampala
| 🇯🇲 Kingston | 🇺🇬 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)
Neither Kingston nor Kampala observes Daylight Saving Time. The time difference is always 8 hours ahead.
Best Meeting Times
There are 1 overlapping business hours between Kingston and Kampala (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇯🇲 Kingston
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
🇺🇬 Kampala
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Kingston and Kampala?
The time difference between Kingston and Kampala is currently 8 hours ahead. Kingston uses EST (UTC-5), while Kampala uses GMT+3 (UTC+3).
When it's noon in Kingston, what time is it in Kampala?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Kingston, it is 8:00 PM in Kampala. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Kingston and Kampala change?
No. The time difference between Kingston and Kampala is always 8 hours ahead — neither city observes Daylight Saving Time, so the offset never changes.
What are the best times to schedule a call between Kingston and Kampala?
The best time to call is between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM in Kingston (which is 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Kampala). This 1-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is Kingston ahead or behind Kampala?
Kingston is currently 8 hours behind Kampala.
What time zone is Kingston in?
Kingston is in the America/Jamaica time zone, currently using EST (UTC-5). Kingston does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
What time is midnight in Kingston in Kampala?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Kingston, it is 8:00 AM in Kampala.