Time in Afghanistan
It is 6:03 AM on September 9, 2026 in Kabul. All of Afghanistan runs on Asia/Kabul (Afghanistan Time), UTC+04:30. Afghanistan does not move its clocks for daylight saving time.
What time is it in Afghanistan right now?
Which time zones does Afghanistan use?
| Time zone | UTC offset | Daylight saving | Largest city | Cities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asia/Kabul | UTC+04:30 Afghanistan Time | Not observed | Kabul | 51 |
Zone count and offsets come from the IANA time zone database; the city figures count the 51 cities our database places in a time zone in Afghanistan, all of them listed below.
- Capital
- Kabul
- Dialing code
- +93
- Local time
- UTC+04:30
Does Afghanistan use daylight saving time?
No. Kabul stays on Afghanistan Time (UTC+04:30) all year, so the gap with your own clock never moves.
When is the best time to call Afghanistan from the US?
Office hours are taken as 09:00 to 17:00 on both sides, and the window is computed to the half hour.
| US office | Window in Kabul | Same window in the US |
|---|---|---|
| US Eastern (New York) | No overlap | |
| US Pacific (Los Angeles) | No overlap | |
When does the sun rise and set in Kabul today?
Major cities in Afghanistan
16 of 51 cities
Time in Afghanistan: common questions
What is the UTC offset in Afghanistan?
Kabul is on UTC+04:30 right now (Afghanistan Time). Afghanistan has one time zone, Asia/Kabul, so that offset applies across the country.
How many time zones does Afghanistan have?
One. The IANA time zone database carries a single identifier for Afghanistan, Asia/Kabul, so one offset answers for the whole country.
When do the clocks change in Afghanistan?
They do not change. Kabul stays on Afghanistan Time (UTC+04:30) all year, and the IANA time zone database schedules no upcoming change.
What is the time difference between Afghanistan and the United States?
Kabul is 8:30 ahead of New York and 11:30 ahead of Los Angeles right now. Both gaps shift whenever one side starts or ends daylight saving time.
Can I reach Afghanistan during US office hours?
Not inside 09:00-17:00 on both sides. Kabul and the United States share no office hour today, so pick an early or late slot and check it against the clocks above.
What time does the sun rise and set in Kabul?
Today the sun rises at 5:30 AM and sets at 6:10 PM, local time in Kabul. Both are computed from the city's own coordinates and its IANA time zone.