Time Zone Information
Arua, Uganda
Current Time
23:16:43
Monday, November 2, 2026 local time in Arua
Arua, Uganda uses the Africa/Kampala time zone, currently UTC+3.
This zone does not observe daylight saving time, so the offset stays UTC+3 all year round. That makes scheduling predictable, but it also means the gap to DST-observing cities shifts twice a year.
Time zone names come from the IANA tz database, the same source operating systems use, so the offset shown matches what your calendar will apply to a meeting in Arua.
Time Zone
| City | Arua |
|---|---|
| Country | Uganda |
| Time Zone (IANA) | Africa/Kampala |
| UTC Offset | UTC+3 |
| Coordinates | 3.0201300, 30.9110500 |
| Population | 72,400 |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
No DST Arua does not observe daylight saving time. The UTC offset stays UTC+3 all year round.
Related Cities in Africa/Kampala
Frequently Asked Questions
Arua, Uganda is in the Africa/Kampala time zone. The UTC offset is UTC+3.
The current UTC offset for Arua is UTC+3. Note that this may change during daylight saving time.
No, Arua does not observe daylight saving time. The UTC offset stays the same all year.