Current local time in Kabul, Afghanistan
UTC+04:30 · UTC+04:30 · Afghanistan Time
About Kabul
Kabul, Afghanistan uses the Afghanistan Time time zone (Asia/Kabul), currently UTC+04:30. It is the capital of Afghanistan. Population: about 3,043,532.
| Country: | Afghanistan |
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| Coordinates: | 34°32′N / 69°10′E |
| Population: | 3,043,532 |
| Currency: | Afghan afghani (AFN) |
| Languages: | Dari, Pashto, Turkmen |
| Country calling code: | +93 |
Time zone in Kabul
| IANA time zone: | Asia/Kabul |
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| Time zone name: | Afghanistan Time (UTC+04:30) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC+04:30 |
| UTC time now: |
Daylight saving time
Kabul does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+04:30 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Kabul today
| Sunrise: | 06:03 |
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| Sunset: | 17:12 |
| Solar noon: | 11:37 |
| Day length: | 11h 08m |
| Civil twilight: | 05:38 – 17:37 |
Calculated for 2026-10-21 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (UTC+04:30) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Kabul
- London+3:30 hKabul is 3 hours 30 minutes ahead of London
- New York+8:30 hKabul is 8 hours 30 minutes ahead of New York
- Abuja+3:30 hKabul is 3 hours 30 minutes ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Kabul time
What time zone is Kabul in?
Kabul uses the IANA time zone Asia/Kabul (Afghanistan Time). The current offset is UTC+04:30.
Does Kabul observe daylight saving time?
Kabul does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+04:30 all year.
What is the time difference between Kabul and London?
Right now Kabul is 3 hours 30 minutes ahead of London. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Kabul and New York?
Right now Kabul is 8 hours 30 minutes ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.