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Current Date And Time In Kisoro, Uganda

Saturday, 25 July 2026
19:24:23 EAT
Currency: Ugandan Shilling (UGX)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (EAT)
Population: 17,700
District: Kisoro District

✈️ Kisoro, Western Region, Uganda - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Kisoro, Western Region, Uganda using verified regional travel data — plug socket types, voltage and frequency ratings, local emergency numbers, road traffic direction, country calling code and internet domain. A ready-to-use reference for field teams, travel planners, device shippers, remote workers and regional managers handling on-ground operations in Kisoro.

Why It Matters: Arriving in Kisoro with the wrong plug adapter can damage your devices beyond repair. Dialling the wrong emergency number wastes critical response time. Driving on the wrong side of the road is a direct safety hazard. This verified regional data helps you prepare fully before reaching Kisoro — so every trip, deployment or shipment runs without a hitch.

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Uganda, which includes Kisoro, follow Left-hand traffic — check road rules for Uganda before hiring a car, planning a road trip or deploying a commercial vehicle fleet in the region. This section also covers Uganda's time zone +03:00, country calling code +256 (exit prefix 00) and country internet domain .UG. Key reference for travel coordinators, fleet managers, delivery planners and field staff running ground operations in Kisoro.

AttributeValue
🚗 Driving Side⬅️ Left side of road
⏰ Time Zone(s)+03:00
📞 Country Calling Code+256
☎️ International Exit Prefix00
🌐 Internet Domain.UG

🚨 Emergency Numbers

Active emergency contact numbers for Uganda — police 112, ambulance 911, fire brigade 112. Store these in your phone before you reach Kisoro. In a real crisis, calling the wrong number delays help by critical minutes. These contacts are relied upon by corporate travel coordinators, health and safety officers, on-ground field staff and expat support teams as part of pre-deployment safety planning and duty-of-care procedures in Kisoro.

🚔
Police
112
🚑
Ambulance
911
🚒
Fire
112

📊 Uganda At A Glance

Key United Nations development indicators for Uganda — a fast read on healthcare quality, education level and economic strength of the country you are visiting.

🌟
HDI Score
0.525
Low
👤
Life Expectancy
68.5
years
📚
Literacy Rate
77.0%
adults 15+
💰
GDP Per Capita
$1,078
USD / year
💼
Unemployment
2.8%
of labour force

📊 Source: UNDP / World Bank country indicators. See the full Uganda development profile.

✈️ Nearest Airports

Airports closest to Kisoro for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Kisoro
Local Airport • KXO
Kisoro Airport
Kisoro, UG
4
km away
Nearest Major Airport
Regional Airport • KHX
Savannah Airstrip
Kihihi, UG
63
km away

📍 Each distance is measured from the location center named in that row — Kisoro's exact coordinates, or Mbarara City's coordinates for the capital-airport entry.

✈️ How Far Is Kisoro From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Kisoro to the world's major travel hubs, with an estimated non-stop flight time for each route. Sorted nearest first — a quick reference for comparing route options, layover planning and rough journey budgeting before checking live fares.

CityDistance (km)Distance (mi)Est. Flight Time
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)4,032 km2,506 mi~ 5h 30m
Paris (France)6,163 km3,830 mi~ 8h
London (United Kingdom)6,506 km4,043 mi~ 8h 24m
Singapore (Singapore)8,248 km5,125 mi~ 10h 27m
New York (United States)11,251 km6,991 mi~ 13h 59m
Toronto (Canada)11,629 km7,226 mi~ 14h 26m
Tokyo (Japan)11,885 km7,385 mi~ 14h 44m
Sydney (Australia)12,780 km7,941 mi~ 15h 47m
Auckland (New Zealand)14,453 km8,981 mi~ 17h 45m
Los Angeles (United States)15,078 km9,369 mi~ 18h 29m

✈ Flight times are estimates for a direct flight at typical cruise speed (~850 km/h) plus taxi and climb time; actual schedules, winds and routings will vary.

⏰ Local Time Offset & DST Status

Operating schedule alignment for Kisoro, Uganda is set to Eastern Africa Time (EAT) with a current offset of UTC +03:00. Running digital systems, booking flights or arranging conference calls with regional partners in Kisoro requires syncing with local business hours to avoid logistics scheduling mismatches.

Standard ParameterCurrent Status
⏰ Active Time ZoneEastern Africa Time (EAT)
⏱️ Active UTC OffsetUTC +03:00
📅 DST Observing StatusNot Observed (Standard Time year-round)
🕒 Current Local Time7:24 PM on Saturday, July 25, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Kisoro to Major World Cities

It is currently 7:24 PM on Saturday in Kisoro. The table below shows the live local time in the world's key business and travel hubs, and how far each one runs ahead of or behind Kisoro right now (daylight saving time is already included). Use it to plan international calls, meeting schedules and flight arrivals without time-zone mistakes.

CityCurrent Local TimeCompared To Kisoro
New York (United States)Sat, 12:24 PM7h behind
Los Angeles (United States)Sat, 9:24 AM10h behind
Toronto (Canada)Sat, 12:24 PM7h behind
London (United Kingdom)Sat, 5:24 PM2h behind
Paris (France)Sat, 6:24 PM1h behind
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Sat, 8:24 PM1h ahead
Singapore (Singapore)Sun, 12:24 AM5h ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Sun, 1:24 AM6h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Sun, 2:24 AM7h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Sun, 4:24 AM9h ahead

ℹ Differences are calculated live from the IANA time-zone database, so active daylight saving periods in either location are automatically reflected.

💱 Money In Kisoro — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Kisoro is the Ugandan shilling (UGX), written as Sh. The reference values below show roughly what one unit of each major world currency converts to — handy for a quick mental benchmark when checking prices, tipping or withdrawing cash on arrival.

$ 1 US Dollar
Sh 3,770.81
UGX
€ 1 Euro
Sh 4,289.86
UGX
£ 1 British Pound
Sh 5,022.53
UGX
A$ 1 Australian Dollar
Sh 2,632.02
UGX
C$ 1 Canadian Dollar
Sh 2,673.86
UGX

💰 Indicative mid-market cross-rates, last refreshed July 25, 2026. See the full currency profile & live rates before exchanging money.

🗣️ Languages Spoken In Kisoro

Knowing which languages are used in Kisoro helps with signage, transport bookings, hiring local guides and emergency communication. English proficiency varies by region — learning a few greetings in the local language always earns goodwill.

Official language(s):
EnglishSwahili

🗣 Explore the complete language profile including regional languages and speaker statistics.

🗺️ Nearby Cities Proximity Directory

Aerial distance, direction bearings and direct links to travel standards guides for cities closest to Kisoro. Used by logistics coordinators, supply chain managers and on-ground operational teams to plan intercity routing, cross-border deliveries and transport corridors.

Nearby CityDistance (mi)Distance (km)HeadingDirection
Kinigi (Northern Province, Rwanda)13 mi20 kmSSW
⬆️
Rubanda (Western Region, Uganda)13 mi21 kmENE
⬆️
Musanze (Northern Province, Rwanda)15 mi24 kmSSW
⬆️
Rutshuru (North Kivu, Democratic Republic Of The Congo)18 mi29 kmWNW
⬆️
Mukingo (Northern Province, Rwanda)20 mi32 kmSSW
⬆️

🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Kisoro

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Kisoro is the Petra (Jordan), about 3,568 km away. Straight-line distances from Kisoro to all seven wonders, nearest first — a fun bucket-list planner with a full visiting guide for each monument.

WonderLocationDistance (km)Distance (mi)
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan3,568 km2,217 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy5,103 km3,171 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India6,060 km3,765 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil8,203 km5,097 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China9,789 km6,083 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru11,298 km7,020 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico12,986 km8,069 mi

🏛 Click any wonder for its full visiting guide — entrance fees, best time to visit, how to get there and travel tips. Or browse all 7 Wonders of the World.

🌐 State & Country Travel Guides

Kisoro shares the same national travel standards as the rest of Western Region and Uganda. For a broader view covering more cities and regional context, see the full state and country travel guides.

✈️ Western Region Travel GuideView travel standards for all of Western Region, including major hub cities.
✈️ Uganda Travel GuideView nationwide travel standards for Uganda.

⚡ Electrical Standards

Power supply in Kisoro, Uganda runs at 240V / 50Hz using Type G socket. Always check your device's input rating before plugging in — connecting a 110V appliance to a 220–240V outlet will permanently burn it out. Carry the right plug adapter for Kisoro and a voltage converter if needed. Essential pre-arrival check for gadget travellers, hardware shippers, remote workers and field engineers setting up equipment in Kisoro.

StandardDetail
⚡ Voltage240 V
🔄 Frequency50 Hz
🔌 Plug Types
GType G: Three rectangular pins
States By Alphabets

🧭 Kisoro's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for Kisoro

A dead phone charger is a rough way to start a trip to Kisoro. Confirm the local socket type and voltage in the Electrical Standards table above before you leave home, then pack a universal adapter rather than hunting for the right plug once you land.

🚒 Save These Numbers Before You Land

Emergency response only helps if you dial the right line. Store the Emergency Numbers listed above in your phone the moment you arrive in Kisoro — not after something goes wrong. Corporate travel desks and family back home should keep the same list on file.

🚦 Rules of the Road in Kisoro

Kisoro keeps Left-hand traffic, same as the rest of Uganda. Arriving from a country with opposite-side traffic takes a minute to recalibrate — roundabouts and multi-lane junctions are where the mistake usually happens. See the Driving & General Info card above for the full reference.

✈️ Landing Near Kisoro

The closest airport to Kisoro is Kisoro Airport (KXO), about 4 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for the airport nearest the state capital too — worth checking if it offers more direct routes.

🕑 Calling Kisoro From Abroad

Every call, meeting invite or delivery ETA involving Kisoro needs to account for its UTC offset — check the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above before you schedule anything. A miscounted time zone is one of the most common reasons a call with partners in Kisoro gets missed.

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Kisoro

Kisoro rarely sits in isolation. See the Nearby Cities Proximity Directory above for the closest towns, their distance and compass heading from Kisoro — handy for a multi-stop road trip or a same-day delivery loop.

🔎 Explore More About Kisoro

ℹ️ Kisoro OverviewSee the full profile of Kisoro — population, GPS, timezone and more.
🗺 Kisoro MapView the satellite map with precise GPS coordinates.
📍 Nearby CitiesExplore cities near Kisoro for distance and direction.
💰 Kisoro CurrencyCheck live exchange rates before you budget your trip.

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Kisoro

What side of the road do people drive on in Kisoro?

Kisoro, like the rest of Uganda, drives on the Left. Confirm this before renting a car or booking a driver — see the Driving & General Info card above for the country's full road-rule reference.

What voltage and plug type does Kisoro use?

Kisoro runs on 240V / 50Hz power through Type G sockets. Pack a matching adapter or a universal one — see the Electrical Standards table above for full plug descriptions.

What are the emergency numbers in Kisoro?

In Kisoro, reach police on 112, ambulance on 911, fire brigade on 112. See the Emergency Numbers card above — save these before you need them.

What is the closest airport to Kisoro?

Kisoro Airport (KXO) is the nearest airport to Kisoro, about 4 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

What time zone is Kisoro in, and does it observe daylight saving?

Kisoro runs on Eastern Africa Time (UTC +03:00). See the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above, plus a live time-difference table against major world cities.

What languages are spoken in Kisoro?

Kisoro shares the official and regional languages of Western Region and Uganda — see the Languages Spoken card above for the full breakdown. Learning a greeting or two in the local language goes a long way with vendors and drivers.

Can I use my home currency in Kisoro?

No — Kisoro uses the Ugandan shilling (UGX), symbol Sh. Convert before you arrive; see the quick exchange reference above or the full Kisoro currency page for live rates.