Kampala, Uganda — GPS Coordinates
0° 18' 58.6" N, 32° 34' 55.9" E
| Country | Uganda |
| Continent | Africa |
| Population | 1,680,600 |
| Timezone | Africa/Kampala |
| UTC offset | UTC+3 |
Located in the central region of Uganda, Kampala is situated inland near the northern shores of Lake Victoria, one of Africa's largest lakes. The city serves as the capital and a key economic hub, surrounded by hilly terrain that contributes to its unique landscape.
The coordinates 0.3163, 32.5822 can be used for various purposes, such as obtaining driving directions, sharing a specific location with others through drop-pin features, or geotagging photos. Utilizing these coordinates ensures accurate navigation and efficient location sharing.
Geographic Facts About Kampala
- Sunrise
- 06:52
- local time, 10 August
- Sunset
- 19:00
- local time, 10 August
- Day length
- 12h 08m
- 10 August
- UTC offset
- UTC+3
- Africa/Kampala
- Antipode
- -0.316280, -147.417810
- the point on the exact opposite side of the Earth
Sun times are computed from the coordinates for the date shown, in the city's local time, and are accurate to within a few minutes.
Kampala Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- 0.316280, 32.582190
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 0°18'58.6"N 32°34'55.9"E
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 0°18.977'N 32°34.931'E
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 36N 453509E 34959N
- Geohash · base32 index
- s8p1v3tdk
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 6GGJ8H8J+GV8
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:0.316280,32.582190
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the precise coordinates of Kampala and how can I read them?
Kampala's coordinates are 0.3163° N latitude and 32.5822° E longitude. To read coordinates, remember that latitude indicates the north-south position, while longitude indicates the east-west position.
What time zone is Kampala in and what is its UTC offset?
Kampala is in the Africa/Kampala time zone, which has a UTC offset of +3 hours. This means it is three hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time.
How can I use the coordinates of Kampala with a maps app or navigation system?
To use the coordinates in a maps app or navigation system, simply enter '0.3163, 32.5822' into the search bar. This will pinpoint Kampala's location, allowing for route planning and exploration.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.