* Calculated from sunrise and sunset times; actual visible daylight can vary slightly with weather, elevation and atmospheric conditions.
Geographic position of Nansana
Nansana is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 0.3639° N, 32.5286° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 41 km (25 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 9,978 km (6,200 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 10,059 km (6,250 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 3,621 km (2,250 mi) east
Nansana lies in the tropical latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Antipode of Nansana
The point on Earth exactly opposite Nansana is near Honolulu - when it's noon in Nansana, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Nansana
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Nansana
Nansana is currently in Autumn. Winter begins around December 21, which is 68 days from now.
Because Nansana is in the Northern Hemisphere, its seasons run opposite to cities in the other hemisphere. When it is autumn here, places on the other side of the equator are experiencing the opposite season at the same time.
Longest & Shortest Day in Nansana
In Nansana, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 12h 8m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 12h 6m, a difference of roughly 0h 2m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Nansana's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Nansana at 0.36° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Nansana
With a population of 532,800, Nansana ranks as the 2nd most populous city in Uganda, out of 141 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Nansana
Entebbe International Airport (EBB / HUEN) is a major international airport located about 37 km (23 mi) from Nansana.
Current local time at the airport is 06:38:16.
Daylight saving time in Nansana
Nansana uses the IANA time zone identifier Africa/Kampala. The current local offset is UTC+3 / EAT.
Nansana does not observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.
Best Time to Call Nansana
Business hours in Nansana (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 2:00 AM - 10:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- Los Angeles: 11:00 PM (previous day) - 7:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- London: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Dubai: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Mumbai: 11:30 AM - 7:30 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Sydney: 5:00 PM - 1:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from Nansana
Compare time in Nansana with major cities worldwide.
Public Holidays Affecting Nansana
Official national holiday observed in Uganda.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Nansana in?
Nansana follows the Africa/Kampala time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Nansana at UTC+3.
What time is it in Nansana right now?
The current local time in Nansana is 06:38:16 on Tuesday, 13 October 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Nansana observe daylight saving time?
No. Nansana is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Nansana?
Nansana is currently UTC+3, meaning local time is +3 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Nansana?
Entebbe International Airport (EBB) is the nearest airport to Nansana, located about 37 km away. The current local time at the airport is 06:38:16.
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