Sunrise and sunset in Uganda today

04:30:09
Saturday, October 3, 2026
Sunrise: 06:35Sunset: 18:41Day: 12h 6min Reference: Kampala
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Today, Saturday, October 3, 2026, the Sun rises at 06:35 and sets at 18:41 in Uganda (local time, based on Kampala). That gives 12h 6min of daylight, with solar noon at 12:38.

The Sun today

It's nighttime now Sunrise in 2h 5min.

Sunrise06:35
Solar noon12:38
Sunset18:41
Day length12h 6min

Compared with yesterday, today is 0s longer, and tomorrow will be 1s shorter than today, so the Sun is close to a solstice and the length of the day is hardly changing.

Today's timeline: twilight, sunrise and sunset

Today's local times
EventTime
Astronomical twilight begins (Sun 18° below the horizon)05:26
Nautical twilight begins (12° below)05:50
Civil twilight begins (6° below)06:14
Sunrise06:35
Solar noon12:38
Sunset18:41
Civil twilight ends19:02
Nautical twilight ends19:26
Astronomical twilight ends19:50

Dawn and dusk are not instant. Today in Uganda, civil twilight begins 21 minutes before sunrise, so it is already light enough to walk outdoors at 06:14, and it fades about 21 minutes after sunset. Close to the tropics twilight is short, because the Sun sinks almost vertically. Photographers often plan around the hour after sunrise and the hour before sunset, when the light is warm and soft, and drivers, cyclists and runners can use these times to know when to switch on lights.

Next 14 days

Sunrise and sunset in Uganda over the next 14 days
DateSunriseSunsetSolar noonLengthChange
Sat, Oct 306:3518:41 12:3812h 6min 0s
Sun, Oct 406:3518:41 12:3812h 6min -1s
Mon, Oct 506:3418:41 12:3812h 6min -1s
Tue, Oct 606:3418:40 12:3712h 6min 0s
Wed, Oct 706:3418:40 12:3712h 6min -1s
Thu, Oct 806:3418:40 12:3712h 6min -1s
Fri, Oct 906:3318:40 12:3612h 6min -1s
Sat, Oct 1006:3318:39 12:3612h 6min -1s
Sun, Oct 1106:3318:39 12:3612h 6min 0s
Mon, Oct 1206:3318:39 12:3612h 6min 0s
Tue, Oct 1306:3218:39 12:3512h 6min 0s
Wed, Oct 1406:3218:38 12:3512h 6min -1s
Thu, Oct 1506:3218:38 12:3512h 6min -1s
Fri, Oct 1606:3218:38 12:3512h 6min 0s

How daylight changes through the year in Uganda

The longest day of 2026 is June 18, with 12h 8min of daylight, and the shortest is October 25, with 12h 6min: a seasonal swing of 0h 2min. The earliest sunrise is at 06:30 (October 23) and the latest at 07:00 (January 31); the earliest sunset is at 18:36 (October 24) and the latest at 19:06 (January 30). Because this place is close to the equator, days and nights stay close to 12 hours all year and the seasons are hardly noticeable in the sky.

Monthly table: October 2026

Sunrise and sunset in Uganda, October
DateSunriseSunsetLengthCivil twilight
Thu, Oct 106:3618:42 12h 6min 06:15 – 19:03
Fri, Oct 206:3518:42 12h 6min 06:15 – 19:02
Sat, Oct 306:3518:41 12h 6min 06:14 – 19:02
Sun, Oct 406:3518:41 12h 6min 06:14 – 19:02
Mon, Oct 506:3418:41 12h 6min 06:14 – 19:02
Tue, Oct 606:3418:40 12h 6min 06:13 – 19:01
Wed, Oct 706:3418:40 12h 6min 06:13 – 19:01
Thu, Oct 806:3418:40 12h 6min 06:13 – 19:01
Fri, Oct 906:3318:40 12h 6min 06:13 – 19:00
Sat, Oct 1006:3318:39 12h 6min 06:12 – 19:00
Sun, Oct 1106:3318:39 12h 6min 06:12 – 19:00
Mon, Oct 1206:3318:39 12h 6min 06:12 – 19:00
Tue, Oct 1306:3218:39 12h 6min 06:11 – 18:59
Wed, Oct 1406:3218:38 12h 6min 06:11 – 18:59
Thu, Oct 1506:3218:38 12h 6min 06:11 – 18:59
Fri, Oct 1606:3218:38 12h 6min 06:11 – 18:59
Sat, Oct 1706:3118:38 12h 6min 06:10 – 18:59
Sun, Oct 1806:3118:37 12h 6min 06:10 – 18:58
Mon, Oct 1906:3118:37 12h 6min 06:10 – 18:58
Tue, Oct 2006:3118:37 12h 6min 06:10 – 18:58
Wed, Oct 2106:3118:37 12h 6min 06:10 – 18:58
Thu, Oct 2206:3118:37 12h 6min 06:09 – 18:58
Fri, Oct 2306:3018:37 12h 6min 06:09 – 18:58
Sat, Oct 2406:3018:36 12h 6min 06:09 – 18:58
Sun, Oct 2506:3018:36 12h 6min 06:09 – 18:57
Mon, Oct 2606:3018:36 12h 6min 06:09 – 18:57
Tue, Oct 2706:3018:36 12h 6min 06:09 – 18:57
Wed, Oct 2806:3018:36 12h 6min 06:09 – 18:57
Thu, Oct 2906:3018:36 12h 6min 06:09 – 18:57
Fri, Oct 3006:3018:36 12h 6min 06:08 – 18:57
Sat, Oct 3106:3018:36 12h 6min 06:08 – 18:57

Where these times come from

All times are calculated astronomically for Kampala (0.35° N, 32.58° E) and shown in the local time zone (Africa/Kampala, UTC+3). Sunrise and sunset refer to the moment the upper edge of the Sun touches the horizon, already counting atmospheric refraction. They refer to the reference city; other cities in Uganda differ by a few minutes for every degree of longitude (about 4 minutes per degree) and by their latitude. In countries that span several time zones, the local clock times can differ a lot. Values are accurate to within about a minute.

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Coordinates used: 0.35° N, 32.58° E

Frequently asked questions

What time does the sun rise and set today in Uganda?

Today (October 3) the Sun rises at 06:35 and sets at 18:41 in Uganda, local time (reference: Kampala). Solar noon, when the Sun is highest, is at 12:38.

How long is the day today in Uganda?

Today has 12h 6min of daylight between sunrise and sunset. Tomorrow will be 1s shorter than today.

What are the longest and shortest days of the year in Uganda?

In 2026 the longest day is June 18 with 12h 8min of daylight, and the shortest is October 25 with 12h 6min. The difference between them is 0h 2min.

When does it start getting light and dark in Uganda?

Civil twilight, when there is enough light to see outdoors without lamps, starts at 06:14 and ends at 19:02. The sky is fully dark only after astronomical twilight ends, at 19:50.

Do these times apply to every city in Uganda?

They are calculated for Kampala, the reference city. Other cities in Uganda differ by about 4 minutes per degree of longitude, plus the effect of latitude and, in countries with several time zones, of the time zone itself.

Why does day length vary so little in Uganda?

Because the Earth's axis is tilted by about 23.4° and the seasonal swing in daylight grows with latitude. The latitude here is 0.35° N, close to the equator, where the day stays near 12 hours all year.