Jinja in numbers
- Coordinates
- 0.3260, 33.9765
- Region
- Eastern Region
- Country
- Uganda, Africa
- Capital
- Kampala — 155 km away
- Same name
- 3 more places in the world share this name
What time is it in Jinja, Eastern Region, Uganda
The exact time in Jinja, Eastern Region, Uganda is given here, for the Africa/Kampala time zone (+3).
Jinja, Uganda
Tuesday, 20 October 2026
UTC+3 · Africa/Kampala
Local time in Jinja
UTC+3 · no daylight saving time
What the clock shows right now in Jinja.
The sun today
Sunrise 6:27 AM Solar noon 12:30 PM Sunset 6:33 PM Daylight 12 h 06 min Night 11 h 54 min Civil twilight 6:06 AM – 6:54 PM
Weather in Jinja right now
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Jinja and its neighbours
Largest cities in Eastern Region
Other places named Jinja
Same time zone — Africa/Kampala
- Kampala Uganda
Nearby places
About the time in Jinja
Jinja is on Africa/Kampala time, which corresponds to UTC+3. Whether the area observes daylight saving: No.
Today in Jinja the sun appears at 6:27 AM and sets again at 6:33 PM. Daylight holds for 12 h 06 min.
The time you see for Jinja is also correct for Bwerero and Mudoma.
Questions and answers
- What is the correct time zone for Jinja?
- The correct time zone for Jinja is Africa/Kampala, with an offset of +3.
- Does Jinja move its clocks forward at any time?
- No.
- When should I expect the sun to set in Jinja?
- Expect it at 6:33 PM.