Current Time in Kitgum, Northern Region, Uganda

8:29:11 AM

08:29:11

EAT (Eastern Africa Time) · UTC+03:00

Africa/Kampala

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Time zone details

Kitgum does not observe daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Kitgum

Sunrise6:32 AMSolar noon12:32 PMSunset6:32 PM
Clock change statusNo clock changes are scheduled for Kitgum in the next 12 monthsView scheduleWeather nowLoading current forecast…Forecast details

Location facts

Place

Country
Uganda
Administrative area
Northern Region
District
Kitgum District
Place type
City or town
Country currency
Ugandan Shilling (UGX)

Practical

Country languages
English, Ganda, Swahili, Arabic
Dialing code
+256
Population
56,891
Elevation
Approximately 950 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates
3° 16' N / 32° 53' E
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Kitgum follows the same clock and daylight-saving rules as Kampala

Popular conversions (current offsets)

Kitgum to EETTarget time 1 hour behindKitgum to SASTTarget time 1 hour behindKitgum to CATTarget time 1 hour behindKitgum to MUTTarget time 1 hour aheadKitgum to RETTarget time 1 hour aheadKitgum to SCTTarget time 1 hour ahead

All times shown relative to Kitgum local time

Clock changes in Kitgum

2026

No clock or time-zone designation changes in 2026

Future clock changes, 2027–2030
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Sun & Moon details

Sun

Sunrise
Solar noon
Sunset
Daylight duration
12 hr 00 min9 sec shorter than the previous day

Twilight

Civil twilight
–
Nautical twilight
–
Astronomical twilight
–
Full MoonMoon illumination98%
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Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
12 hr 00 min9 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(73.9° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk
–

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk
–
Astronomical dawn to dusk
–

Moon

Phase
Full Moon (98% illuminated)
Moonrise
Moonset
Previous principal phase
Full Moon — Monday, October 26, 2026 at
Next principal phase
Third Quarter — Sunday, November 1, 2026 at

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local dateSunriseSunsetDay lengthDaily change
12 hr 00 min9 sec shorter than the previous day
12 hr 00 min9 sec shorter than the previous day
12 hr 00 min9 sec shorter than the previous day
12 hr 00 min8 sec shorter than the previous day
12 hr 00 min9 sec shorter than the previous day
12 hr 00 min8 sec shorter than the previous day
12 hr 00 min8 sec shorter than the previous day

Weather forecast for Kitgum

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Plan around Kitgum

Upcoming national public holidays in Uganda

  1. Christmas Day
  2. Boxing Day
  3. New Year's Day

Nearby scheduled airports for Kitgum, Northern Region, Uganda

Gulu AirportULUMedium airport · Serves Gulu86.2 km southwest

Source: OurAirports record · ULU / HUGU

About 86.2 km (53.6 mi) southwest of Kitgum

Scheduled airline service in source data

Soroti AirportSRTMedium airport · Serves Soroti191 km south-southeast

Source: OurAirports record · SRT / HUSO

About 191 km (119 mi) south-southeast of Kitgum

Scheduled airline service in source data

Arua AirportRUAMedium airport · Serves Arua221 km west

Source: OurAirports record · RUA / HUAR

About 221 km (137 mi) west of Kitgum

Scheduled airline service in source data

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Nearby places

PajokEastern Equatoria79 kmNWGuluGulu District86 kmSW
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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Kitgum in?
Kitgum uses Eastern Africa Time (EAT, UTC+3) all year. Its IANA time zone is Africa/Kampala.
When is the next clock change in Kitgum?
No clock changes are scheduled for Kitgum in the next 12 months
Does Kitgum observe daylight saving time?
No. Kitgum uses EAT (UTC+3) all year.
What is the UTC offset of Kitgum?
Kitgum is UTC+3 all year