Sunrise & sunset times in Kampala, Uganda
On Thursday 28 May 2026, the sun rises at 06:42 and sets at 18:51 in Kampala. All times are shown in the Africa/Kampala timezone.
Today in Kampala
Twilight▼
Golden & blue hour▼
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Kampala (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Kampala’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 06:55 | 19:02 | 12:59 | 12h 06m |
| February | 07:00 | 19:06 | 13:03 | 12h 06m |
| March | 06:55 | 19:01 | 12:58 | 12h 06m |
| April | 06:46 | 18:53 | 12:49 | 12h 07m |
| May | 06:42 | 18:49 | 12:46 | 12h 07m |
| June | 06:45 | 18:54 | 12:50 | 12h 08m |
| July | 06:51 | 18:59 | 12:55 | 12h 08m |
| August | 06:50 | 18:57 | 12:54 | 12h 07m |
| September | 06:41 | 18:48 | 12:44 | 12h 06m |
| October | 06:32 | 18:38 | 12:35 | 12h 06m |
| November | 06:31 | 18:37 | 12:34 | 12h 06m |
| December | 06:41 | 18:47 | 12:44 | 12h 06m |
Solar year in Kampala (2026)
Because Kampala is near the equator, day length barely shifts through the year — under 0h 02m between the longest and shortest day.
Day length across the year in Kampala
Longest day in Kampala: 12h 1m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 11h 59m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 12h 1m.
Moon tonight in Kampala
Next full moon on 31 May 2026, next new moon on 15 June 2026. See the full moon page for the live phase visual and a moon overlay on the interactive map.
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise in Kampala today?▼
The sun rises at 06:42 Africa/Kampala in Kampala, Uganda today.
What time is sunset in Kampala today?▼
The sun sets at 18:51 Africa/Kampala in Kampala today.
How long is the day in Kampala today?▼
Daylight in Kampala today lasts 12 hours and 8 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Kampala?▼
The morning golden hour in Kampala runs from 06:20 to 07:12, and the evening golden hour runs from 18:21 to 19:13.
What is the timezone of Kampala?▼
Kampala uses the Africa/Kampala timezone. All sunrise and sunset times on this page are shown in local time.
When is the longest day of the year in Kampala?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Kampala is 21 June 2026, with 12h 08m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Kampala?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Kampala is 21 December 2026, with 12h 06m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Kampala?▼
Because Kampala is near the equator, the difference between the longest and shortest day is only 0h 02m. Days are nearly the same length all year.