Three numbers. The ones that decide the meeting.
When the world meets at work.
Read the day in both zones.
If it's this in Kampala, it's that in Khartoum.
When it's 8:00 am in Kampala, it's 7:00 am in Khartoum — morning there, the same day.
When it's 10:00 am in Kampala, it's 9:00 am in Khartoum — late morning there, the same day.
When it's 12:00 pm in Kampala, it's 11:00 am in Khartoum — late morning there, the same day.
When it's 3:00 pm in Kampala, it's 2:00 pm in Khartoum — afternoon there, the same day.
When it's 5:00 pm in Kampala, it's 4:00 pm in Khartoum — afternoon there, the same day.
When it's 9:00 pm in Kampala, it's 8:00 pm in Khartoum — evening there, the same day.
Crossing the border. Money, language, plugs.
Money changes hands at the border: Kampala uses the UGX (Sh) and Khartoum uses the SDG (ج.س). Conversations can stay in English, which is official in both countries. Be careful behind the wheel: Kampala drives on the left, Khartoum on the right.
- Country
- Uganda
- Capital
- Kampala
- Currency
- Ugandan shilling (UGX · Sh)
- Language
- English, Swahili
- Calling code
- +256
- Drives on
- Left
- Country
- Sudan
- Capital
- Khartoum
- Currency
- Sudanese pound (SDG · ج.س)
- Language
- Arabic, English
- Calling code
- +249
- Drives on
- Right
Quick answers. Before you book the call.
What's the time difference between Kampala and Khartoum?
Kampala is 1 hour behind Khartoum. Kampala runs on GMT+3 and Khartoum on GMT+2. The gap can shift by an hour when either side enters or leaves daylight saving — the live clocks above always reflect the current offset.
When it's 10 am in Kampala, what time is it in Khartoum?
10:00 am in Kampala is 9:00 am in Khartoum on the same day — late morning there. The same shift applies to any hour; the quick-conversion cards and the 24-hour table above cover the full day.
When it's 3 pm in Kampala, what time is it in Khartoum?
3:00 pm in Kampala is 2:00 pm in Khartoum on the same day — afternoon there. The same shift applies to any hour; the quick-conversion cards and the 24-hour table above cover the full day.
When's the best time to schedule a meeting?
There are 7 hours where both cities are inside a 09:00–17:00 workday. Aim for the middle of that window so neither side is starting or closing out.
Does daylight saving time change the difference?
Yes, if either city observes DST. When one side shifts and the other doesn't, the gap changes by one hour. The DST badges under each clock show whether each zone is currently shifted and when the next transition lands.
How far is Kampala from Khartoum?
About 1,685 km as the crow flies (great-circle distance). A non-stop commercial flight cruises that in roughly 2h 29m, not counting airport time, winds, or routing around restricted airspace.
Can I send this meeting time as a calendar invite?
Yes. Pick a time on the slider above, open the meeting card, customize the title and duration, then download the .ics file. It imports cleanly into Google Calendar, Outlook, and Apple Calendar with the correct timezone attached.
What currency do Kampala and Khartoum use?
Kampala uses the Ugandan shilling (UGX, Sh); Khartoum uses the Sudanese pound (SDG, ج.س). Check the live rate before transferring money or paying with a card abroad — most banks add a 1–3 % FX margin on top of the mid-market rate.
How do I call Kampala from Khartoum?
Dial the international prefix used by your carrier (often 00), then +256, then the local number — drop any leading zero of the city or mobile code. For free calls, WhatsApp, Signal, and FaceTime work over Wi-Fi regardless of country code.
What language is spoken in Kampala and Khartoum?
Both Uganda and Sudan count English among their official languages, so business meetings often skip translation. Kampala also has Swahili; Khartoum adds Arabic.
Do Kampala and Khartoum drive on the same side of the road?
No. Uganda drives on the left, Sudan on the right. If you're renting, expect a learning curve on the first day — especially at roundabouts and when judging the centre of the lane.