Standard
From $10 · spreads from 1.2 pips
- — 100+ tradable CFD instruments
- — Fast market execution
- — Multiple Order Type
Countries · Africa
Online forex broker for traders in Uganda
Kampala's growing community of online traders can use ZYZ Capital to trade forex, gold and global indices on MetaTrader 5 from desktop or mobile. Accounts start from $10 and the platform runs the same on Android, iOS and the web.
- Local time zone
- East Africa Time (GMT+3)
- Main cities
- Kampala, Entebbe, Gulu
- Minimum deposit
- $10 (Standard account)
- Platform
- MetaTrader 5 — web, desktop, Android, iOS
- Client support
- Multilingual · 24/7
- Islamic account
- Swap-free on request
Forex market hours in Kampala time
| Session | Opens (GMT+3) | Closes (GMT+3) |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney | 01:00 | 10:00 |
| Tokyo | 03:00 | 12:00 |
| London | 11:00 | 20:00 |
| New York | 16:00 | 01:00 |
| London–New York overlap | 16:00 | 20:00 |
The forex week opens on Monday 01:00 and closes on Saturday 01:00 Kampala time. Times shown follow European and US winter time; subtract one hour while Europe and the US observe daylight saving.
Popular markets with traders in Uganda
One MetaTrader 5 account gives traders in Uganda access to major, minor and exotic currency pairs, gold, silver and platinum, WTI and Brent crude, natural gas and leading cash indices from the US, Europe and Asia.
Accounts for Uganda traders
Pro
From $5,000 · spreads from 0.0 pips
- — Premium execution with bank, brokerage, and client liquidity
- — Fast market execution
- — Multiple Order Type
Bullion
From $20,000 · spreads from 0.0 pips
- — Premium execution with bank, brokerage, and client liquidity
- — Fast market execution
- — Multiple Order Type
Why traders in Uganda choose ZYZ Capital
- Low entry point: start with $10 on a Standard account and scale up to Pro or Bullion pricing as your trading grows.
- Swap-free trading: Islamic accounts with no overnight interest, available on request.
- MetaTrader 5 everywhere: trade from Kampala on desktop, in the browser or on Android and iOS with one login.
- 24/7 support: a multilingual desk for account, verification, funding and platform questions.
- Protected client funds: client money is held in segregated accounts. Read more on our security of funds page.
Before you open an account
ZYZ Capital Limited (Registration No. 2024-00712) is incorporated in Saint Lucia and provides execution-only services. It is your responsibility to make sure that trading leveraged products is permitted where you live. Trading forex and CFDs carries a high level of risk and may not be suitable for everyone. See our risk disclaimer and regional restrictions.
FAQ
Questions, answered
Can I open a ZYZ Capital trading account from Uganda?
Yes. Residents of Uganda can register online in a few minutes. ZYZ Capital Limited is incorporated in Saint Lucia (Registration No. 2024-00712) and serves clients internationally. You are responsible for confirming that trading leveraged products is permitted under the laws of Uganda.
What is the best time to trade forex in Uganda?
Liquidity is usually deepest when the London and New York sessions overlap, which is between 16:00 and 20:00 East Africa Time (GMT+3) in Kampala. Times move one hour earlier while Europe and the US are on summer time.
What is the minimum deposit for traders in Uganda?
The Standard account starts from $10. Pro starts from $5,000 and Bullion from $20,000. Accounts are held in US dollars; if you fund in Ugandan shilling (UGX) by card or bank transfer, your bank or card issuer converts the amount.
Is a swap-free Islamic account available in Uganda?
Yes. Swap-free accounts are available on request for traders in Uganda. No overnight interest is charged or paid on positions held past the daily rollover.
Which trading platform can I use in Uganda?
MetaTrader 5, on the web, Windows desktop, Android and iOS. One login works across every device.
How do I contact ZYZ Capital support from Uganda?
Our multilingual support desk is available 24/7. Email info@zyzcapitalltd.com or use the contact form on our website and we will reply as quickly as possible.
Start trading from Uganda
Open a live account in minutes and trade forex, gold and indices from Kampala on MetaTrader 5.