Current Time in Afghanistan
Afghanistan uses Asia/Kabul (UTC+04:30) and does not observe daylight saving time. See the live time across Afghanistan below.
Time across Afghanistan
1 cities trackedAfghanistan is in a single time zone — Asia/Kabul (UTC+04:30). The country does not observe daylight saving time, so local time stays the same all year round.
| City | Local Time | Timezone |
|---|---|---|
| KabulCapital | --:-- | Asia/Kabul · +04:30KBL |
Kabul vs the World
Current time difference between Kabul, Afghanistan and major cities worldwide (DST-adjusted live).
| City | Local Time | Offset | vs Kabul |
|---|---|---|---|
| New YorkUnited States | 9:56 AM | UTC−4 | 8h 30m ahead of |
| LondonUnited Kingdom | 2:56 PM | UTC+1 | 3h 30m ahead of |
| DubaiUnited Arab Emirates | 5:56 PM | UTC+4 | 30m ahead of |
| MumbaiIndia | 7:26 PM | UTC+5:30 | 1h behind |
| SingaporeSingapore | 9:56 PM | UTC+8 | 3h 30m behind |
| TokyoJapan | 10:56 PM | UTC+9 | 4h 30m behind |
| SydneyAustralia | 11:56 PM | UTC+10 | 5h 30m behind |
Business Hours in Kabul (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
When it's 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Kabul, here's the corresponding time in each city.
| City | 9:00 AM in Kabul | 5:00 PM in Kabul |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 12:30 AM | 8:30 AM |
| London | 5:30 AM | 1:30 PM |
| Dubai | 8:30 AM | 4:30 PM |
| Mumbai | 10:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| Singapore | 12:30 PM | 8:30 PM |
| Tokyo | 1:30 PM | 9:30 PM |
| Sydney | 2:30 PM | 10:30 PM |
Offsets and times update automatically and account for daylight saving time. Use the time converter or Business Hours tool for more.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Afghanistan in?
Afghanistan uses Asia/Kabul (UTC+04:30) and does not observe daylight saving time — the UTC offset stays constant all year.
What time is it in Afghanistan right now?
The current time in Kabul is shown live above, and every city below shows its own live time.
Does Afghanistan observe daylight saving time (DST)?
No — Afghanistan does not currently observe daylight saving time, so the time never changes throughout the year.
How many time zones does Afghanistan have?
Afghanistan has 1 time zone (Asia/Kabul).
What is Afghanistan's UTC / GMT offset?
Afghanistan is in Asia/Kabul (UTC+04:30) all year round — the offset never changes.
Is the time the same throughout Afghanistan?
Yes — the whole of Afghanistan shares one time zone (Asia/Kabul, UTC+04:30).
What is the time difference between Afghanistan and India?
Afghanistan (UTC+04:30) is 1 hours behind India (IST, UTC+5:30). Use the comparison table above to see the live difference.