Jinja, Uganda
Sunday, May 17, 2026 • UTC+3 (GMT+3)
The current local time in Jinja, Uganda is 20:28:45.
Quick Facts
- Country
- Uganda
- Region
- Africa
- Population
- 93,061
- Coordinates
- 0.44° N, 33.20° E
- Time Zone
- Africa/Kampala
- Currency
- Shilling (UGX)
- Languages
- English, Ganda, Swahili, Arabic
- Country Area
- 236,040 km²
Time Difference Between Jinja and Major Cities
| CITY | LOCAL TIME | DIFFERENCE |
|---|---|---|
| Time in New York | 7h behind | |
| Time in London | 2h behind | |
| Time in Tokyo | 6h ahead | |
| Time in Sydney | 7h ahead | |
| Time in Dubai | 1h ahead | |
| Time in Singapore | 5h ahead | |
| Time in Los Angeles | 10h behind | |
| Time in Paris | 1h behind |
Weather in Jinja
Current weather conditions in Jinja including temperature, humidity, wind speed, visibility and a five day weather forecast.
21°C
Overcast
Humidity
92%
Wind
1.9 km/h
Visibility
20 km
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Cities Near Jinja
- Time in Njeru3 km
- Time in Lugazi31 km
- Time in Iganga35 km
- Time in Mukono51 km
Cities in the Same Time Zone as Jinja
Popular Time Differences
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- Time difference between Jinja and Dubai
- Time difference between Jinja and Singapore
- Time difference between Jinja and Los Angeles
- Time difference between Jinja and Paris
Map of Jinja
Map showing the location of Jinja at coordinates 0.43902, 33.20317.
About Jinja Time
Jinja is located in Africa, Ugandaand follows the Africa/Kampala time zone. The city has a population of approximately 93,061 people.
The current local time in Jinja is determined by the Africa/Kampala time zone. This time zone is used across several cities in the region and ensures consistent local time for residents and businesses.
On this page, you can find the exact current time in Jinja, compare time differences with other cities around the world, and view additional information such as sunrise and sunset times, weather conditions, and nearby cities that share the same time zone.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jinja
What time zone is Jinja in?
Jinja is in the Africa/Kampala time zone (GMT+3) in Uganda.
What is the current UTC offset for Jinja?
Jinja is currently at UTC+3.
Does Jinja observe daylight saving time?
No, Jinja does not observe daylight saving time. The UTC offset (UTC+3) stays constant year-round.
How can I check the current local time in Jinja?
The live clock at the top of this page shows the exact current local time in Jinja, Uganda, updated every second.