Location: East Africa
Local Time: GMT+3
Capital City: Kampala
Population: 31.9 million
Area: 199,550357,021 square km, 77,046 square miles.
Language(s): English, Swahili, Luganda
Dialling Code: 256
Emergency: Police, Fire & Ambulance: 999
TV Standard: PAL
Driving: Driving is on the left. National licence or International Driving Permit required
Electricity: 240V AC 50Hz
Currency: Uganda Shilling (UGX)
Notes: UGX: 1,000, 2,000, 5,000, 10,000, 20,000, 50,000
Coins: UGX: 50, 100, 200, 500
Credit Cards/Travellers Cheques: Credit cards are accepted in commercial banks & larger hotels in Kampala & Entebbe. Travellers cheques are accepted in larger institutions & banks
Opening Hours
Bank: 0830-1700 Mon-Fri (commercial), 0830-1800 Mon-Fri, 0830-1200 Sat (private)
Office: 0800-1300 & 1400-1700 Mon-Fri
Shops: 0830-1800 Mon-Sat
Public Holidays
2012
Note: Muslim festivals are timed according to local sightings of various phases of the moon and dates listed are approximate. During the lunar month of Ramadan that precedes Eid al-Fitr, Muslims fast during the day and feast at night and normal business patterns may be interrupted. Many restaurants are closed during the day and there may be restrictions on smoking and drinking. Some disruption may continue into Eid al-Fitr itself. Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha may last anything from 2-10 days, depending on the region.
Business/Social Hints: Business is conducted in English. On social occasions, eg invitation to restaurants and clubs, be reasonably punctual and dress as for business meetings unless otherwise indicated. The minimum drinking age is 18 years
Tipping: Not customary
