Three numbers. The ones that decide the meeting.
When the world meets at work.
Read the day in both zones.
Crossing the border. Money, language, plugs.
Money changes hands at the border: Kampala uses the UGX (Sh) and San José uses the CRC (₡). Language shifts too — English in Kampala, Spanish in San José. Be careful behind the wheel: Kampala drives on the left, San José on the right.
- Country
- Uganda
- Capital
- Kampala
- Currency
- Ugandan shilling (UGX · Sh)
- Language
- English, Swahili
- Calling code
- +256
- Drives on
- Left
- Country
- Costa Rica
- Capital
- San José
- Currency
- Costa Rican colón (CRC · ₡)
- Language
- Spanish
- Calling code
- +506
- Drives on
- Right
Quick answers. Before you book the call.
What's the time difference between Kampala and San José?
Kampala is 9 hours behind San José. Kampala runs on GMT+3 and San José on GMT-6. 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's the best time to schedule a meeting?
Standard 09:00–17:00 workdays don't intersect. Most teams compromise with one side meeting early (before 09:00) or late (after 17:00).
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 San José?
About 12,918 km as the crow flies (great-circle distance). A non-stop commercial flight cruises that in roughly 15h 42m, 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 San José use?
Kampala uses the Ugandan shilling (UGX, Sh); San José uses the Costa Rican colón (CRC, ₡). 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 San José?
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 San José?
Kampala primarily speaks English, Swahili; San José speaks Spanish. English is widely used in business contexts in major cities of both, but written contracts may need translation.
Do Kampala and San José drive on the same side of the road?
No. Uganda drives on the left, Costa Rica 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.