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 São Paulo, it's that in Kampala.
When it's 8:00 am in São Paulo, it's 2:00 pm in Kampala — afternoon there, the same day.
When it's 10:00 am in São Paulo, it's 4:00 pm in Kampala — afternoon there, the same day.
When it's 12:00 pm in São Paulo, it's 6:00 pm in Kampala — evening there, the same day.
When it's 3:00 pm in São Paulo, it's 9:00 pm in Kampala — night there, the same day.
When it's 5:00 pm in São Paulo, it's 11:00 pm in Kampala — night there, the same day.
When it's 9:00 pm in São Paulo, it's 3:00 am in Kampala — late night there, the next day.
Crossing the border. Money, language, plugs.
Money changes hands at the border: São Paulo uses the BRL (R$) and Kampala uses the UGX (Sh). Language shifts too — Portuguese in São Paulo, English in Kampala. Be careful behind the wheel: São Paulo drives on the right, Kampala on the left.
- Country
- Brazil
- Capital
- Brasília
- Currency
- Brazilian real (BRL · R$)
- Language
- Portuguese
- Calling code
- +55
- Drives on
- Right
- Country
- Uganda
- Capital
- Kampala
- Currency
- Ugandan shilling (UGX · Sh)
- Language
- English, Swahili
- Calling code
- +256
- Drives on
- Left
Quick answers. Before you book the call.
What's the time difference between São Paulo and Kampala?
São Paulo is 6 hours ahead of Kampala. São Paulo runs on GMT-3 and Kampala on GMT+3. 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 São Paulo, what time is it in Kampala?
10:00 am in São Paulo is 4:00 pm in Kampala 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 it's 3 pm in São Paulo, what time is it in Kampala?
3:00 pm in São Paulo is 9:00 pm in Kampala on the same day — night 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 2 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 São Paulo from Kampala?
About 8,925 km as the crow flies (great-circle distance). A non-stop commercial flight cruises that in roughly 11h, 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 São Paulo and Kampala use?
São Paulo uses the Brazilian real (BRL, R$); Kampala uses the Ugandan shilling (UGX, Sh). 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 São Paulo from Kampala?
Dial the international prefix used by your carrier (often 00), then +55, 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 São Paulo and Kampala?
São Paulo primarily speaks Portuguese; Kampala speaks English, Swahili. English is widely used in business contexts in major cities of both, but written contracts may need translation.
Do São Paulo and Kampala drive on the same side of the road?
No. Brazil drives on the right, Uganda on the left. If you're renting, expect a learning curve on the first day — especially at roundabouts and when judging the centre of the lane.