Current Time in Afghanistan
GMT+4:30 (UTC+04:30) · 10 cities · Capital: Kabul
Time Zone
| GMT+4:30 | UTC+04:30 |
Country Facts
| Capital | Kabul |
| Currency | AFN (AFN) |
| Calling code | +93 |
| Languages | Persian |
| Drives on | right |
Daylight Saving Time
Afghanistan does not observe daylight saving time. The offset remains UTC+04:30 year-round.
Time planning in Afghanistan
Use this when scheduling calls, launches, travel days, or support coverage for people in Afghanistan.
Country time shape
Afghanistan uses one main time zone: GMT+4:30 (UTC+04:30). Scheduling by country is usually reliable.
Major city anchor
Start with Kabul for practical local-time checks. The primary clock on this page uses Asia/Kabul.
DST complexity
Afghanistan has no listed daylight-saving change in the primary time zone data, which makes recurring schedules easier to maintain.
| Reference market | Afghanistan | Their time |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai | 9:30 AM-5:30 PM | 9:00 AM-5:00 PM |
| Moscow | 10:30 AM-5:30 PM | 9:00 AM-4:00 PM |
| Mumbai | 9:30 AM-4:30 PM | 10:30 AM-5:30 PM |
| Berlin | 11:30 AM-5:30 PM | 9:00 AM-3:00 PM |
| Paris | 11:30 AM-5:30 PM | 9:00 AM-3:00 PM |
| Bangkok | 9:30 AM-2:30 PM | 12:00 PM-5:00 PM |
Best listed overlap: 9:30 AM-5:30 PM in Afghanistan with Dubai.
Time Difference from Afghanistan
| City | Difference |
|---|---|
| New York | +8h 30m |
| Chicago | +9h 30m |
| Los Angeles | +11h 30m |
| London | +3h 30m |
| Paris | +2h 30m |
| Berlin | +2h 30m |
| Moscow | +1h 30m |
| Dubai | +0h 30m |
| Mumbai | -1h |
| Bangkok | -2h 30m |
| Shanghai | -3h 30m |
| Tokyo | -4h 30m |
| Sydney | -5h 30m |
| Auckland | -7h 30m |
| São Paulo | +7h 30m |
1 Cities in Afghanistan
| Time | ||
|---|---|---|
| Kabul | GMT+4:30 | --:--:-- |
Time in Afghanistan
Afghanistan uses a single time zone: GMT+4:30 (UTC+04:30), identified by the IANA timezone database as Asia/Kabul. The country does not observe daylight saving time, so the UTC offset of UTC+04:30 remains constant throughout the year.
The largest city is Kabul. The capital, Kabul, uses the GMT+4:30 time zone.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Afghanistan in?
Afghanistan uses the GMT+4:30 time zone (UTC+04:30). The IANA identifier is Asia/Kabul. The country does not observe daylight saving time, so the UTC offset of UTC+04:30 remains constant throughout the year.
Does Afghanistan observe daylight saving time?
No. Afghanistan does not observe daylight saving time. The UTC offset remains UTC+04:30 year-round.
What is the capital of Afghanistan?
The capital of Afghanistan is Kabul. The currency is the AFN (AFN) and the country calling code is +93.
What is the time difference between Afghanistan and New York?
Afghanistan is +8h 30m compared to New York (Eastern Time). This difference may change by 1 hour during daylight saving time transitions.
How many cities in Afghanistan does CheckTimeNow track?
We track the current time in 10 cities in Afghanistan. The largest include Kabul.