Current Time in Kabul, Afghanistan
GMT+4:30 · UTC+04:30 · 4,434,550pop.
Time Zone
| Zone | GMT+4:30 — Afghanistan Time |
| UTC offset | UTC+04:30 |
| IANA | Asia/Kabul |
| DST | Not observed |
Sun Today
| Sunrise | 04:44 |
| Sunset | 19:09 |
| Day Length | 14h 25m |
| Solar noon | 11:56 |
| Twilight | 04:14 – 19:39 |
Moon & Location
| Phase | 🌖 Waning Gibbous |
| Illumination | 93.1% |
| Coordinates | 34.53°, 69.17° |
| Country | Afghanistan |
| Calling code | +93 |
Plan with Kabul time
Practical timing guidance for calls, launches, travel, and remote work in Kabul.
Local rhythm
It is currently evening in Kabul, which is near the edge of the workday. For most business calls, start with 9:00 AM-5:00 PM GMT+4:30.
Best global overlap
The strongest workday overlap is with Dubai: 9:30 AM-5:30 PM in Kabul matches 9:00 AM-5:00 PM there.
DST caveat
Kabul does not currently observe daylight saving time, so its UTC offset is steadier through the year.
Time Difference from Kabul
| City | Difference |
|---|---|
| New York City | +8h 30m |
| Los Angeles | +11h 30m |
| London | +3h 30m |
| Berlin | +2h 30m |
| Dubai | +0h 30m |
| Mumbai | -1h |
| Shanghai | -3h 30m |
| Tokyo | -4h 30m |
| Sydney | -5h 30m |
| São Paulo | +7h 30m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Kabul in?
Kabul uses Afghanistan Time (GMT+4:30, UTC+04:30). IANA identifier: Asia/Kabul. Kabul does not observe daylight saving time.
Sunrise and sunset in Kabul today?
Sunrise 04:44, sunset 19:09. Day length: 14h 25m (-1m vs yesterday). Solar noon: 11:56.
Moon phase in Kabul?
🌖 Waning Gibbous (93.1% illuminated). Next full moon: Jul 29. Next new moon: Jul 14.