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What time is sunrise and sunset in Kampala?

Today and tomorrow's sunrise and sunset times in Kampala, Central Region. Plus a monthly calendar with dawn, dusk, solar noon, and day length.

Today

Sunrise
6:53 AM
71° ENEDawn 6:31 AM

Sunrise in Kampala was at 6:53:22 AM GMT+3 (10 hours ago).

Sunset
7:01 PM
289° WNWDusk 7:23 PM

Sunset in Kampala will be at 7:01:19 PM GMT+3 (in 3 hours).

Now
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Daylight now · Golden hour at 6:32 PM

Daylight
12h 07m
Darkness
9h 26m
Solar noon
12:57 PM
Sun altitude
34.6°
Sun direction
293° WNW

Tomorrow

Sunrise
6:53 AM
71° ENEDawn 6:31 AM

Sunrise in Kampala will be at 6:53:23 AM GMT+3 (in 14 hours).

Sunset
7:01 PM
289° WNWDusk 7:23 PM

Sunset in Kampala will be at 7:01:18 PM GMT+3 (in 27 hours).

Moon tonight

Phase, moonrise and moonset in Kampala

Waxing Gibbous
95% illuminated
Moonrise
5:21 PM
Moonset
4:57 AM

Calendar

Africa/Kampala · click a day to expand

DateSunriseSunsetLength
1 Wed6:50 am6:58 pm12:08:20
2 Thu6:50 am6:58 pm12:08:19
3 Fri6:50 am6:59 pm12:08:19
4 Sat6:50 am6:59 pm12:08:18
5 Sun6:51 am6:59 pm12:08:18
6 Mon6:51 am6:59 pm12:08:17
7 Tue6:51 am6:59 pm12:08:16
8 Wed6:51 am6:59 pm12:08:16
9 Thu6:51 am7:00 pm12:08:15
10 Fri6:51 am7:00 pm12:08:14
11 Sat6:52 am7:00 pm12:08:13
12 Sun6:52 am7:00 pm12:08:13
13 Mon6:52 am7:00 pm12:08:12
14 Tue6:52 am7:00 pm12:08:11
15 Wed6:52 am7:00 pm12:08:10
16 Thu6:52 am7:00 pm12:08:09
17 Fri6:52 am7:00 pm12:08:08
18 Sat6:52 am7:01 pm12:08:07
19 Sun6:52 am7:01 pm12:08:06
20 Mon6:53 am7:01 pm12:08:05
21 Tue6:53 am7:01 pm12:08:04
22 Wed6:53 am7:01 pm12:08:03
23 Thu6:53 am7:01 pm12:08:01
24 Fri6:53 am7:01 pm12:08:00
25 Sat6:53 am7:01 pm12:07:59
26 Sun6:53 am7:01 pm12:07:58
27 Mon6:53 am7:01 pm12:07:57
Monday, July 27
12:07:57 of daylight·−1s vs. yesterday·twilight 6:31 am – 7:23 pm
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Time
4:29 PM
Altitude
34.6°
Heading
293° WNW
Light
Daylight

4:29 PM, Daylight, altitude 34.6 degrees

28 Tue6:53 am7:01 pm12:07:55
29 Wed6:53 am7:01 pm12:07:54
30 Thu6:53 am7:01 pm12:07:53
31 Fri6:53 am7:01 pm12:07:52

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about sunrise and sunset in Kampala, Uganda

What time does the sun rise in Kampala today?
Sunrise in Kampala today (Monday, July 27, 2026) is at 6:53 AM. The sun comes up in the ENE.
What time does the sun set in Kampala today?
Sunset today is at 7:01 PM, after 12h 07m of daylight.
When is the longest day in Kampala, Uganda?
The longest day of 2026 in Kampala is Sunday, June 21, 2026, the summer solstice, with 12h 08m of daylight. In 2027 the summer solstice falls on June 21, 2027.
When is the shortest day in Kampala, Uganda?
The shortest day of 2026 in Kampala, Central Region is Monday, December 21, 2026, the winter solstice, with 12h 06m of daylight. In 2027 the winter solstice lands on December 22, 2027.
How much more daylight does Kampala get in summer than in winter?
Kampala gets 0h 02m more daylight on its longest day than on its shortest (12h 08m against 12h 06m). Averaged across the year, a day here has 12h 06m of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise in Kampala?
The earliest sunrise of 2026 in Kampala is on Monday, November 2, 2026, when the sun comes up at 6:31 AM.
When is the latest sunset in Kampala?
The latest sunset is on Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 7:08 PM.
When is the earliest sunset in Kampala?
The earliest sunset of the year is on Monday, November 2, 2026, with the sun down by 6:37 PM.
When is the latest sunrise in Kampala?
The latest sunrise is on Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 7:02 AM.
Does Kampala observe daylight saving time?
No. Kampala stays on East Africa Time (UTC+3) all year, so sunrise and sunset times shift only with the seasons.

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