Current Time in Kabul
Afghanistan · AFT · UTC+4:30
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Asia/Kabul
Timezone Details
| Timezone | AFT |
| UTC Offset (standard) | UTC+4:30 |
| Daylight Saving Time | No (not observed) |
| IANA Timezone ID | Asia/Kabul |
| Country |  Afghanistan |
| Population | 4.6 million |
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About Kabul Time Zone (AFT)
Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan, uses Afghanistan Time (AFT, UTC+4:30) year-round without Daylight Saving Time. Like Iran and India, Afghanistan uses a half-hour timezone offset, sitting between UTC+4 (Dubai) and UTC+5 (Pakistan).
Key fact: Kabul is at UTC+4:30 — 30 minutes ahead of Dubai (GST, UTC+4) and 1 hour behind India (IST, UTC+5:30).
Use the live clock at the top of this page to see the exact current time in Kabul with seconds. The clock updates every second and uses your browser's timezone database for accuracy.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Kabul Time
What time is it in Kabul right now? +
The current time in Kabul, Afghanistan is displayed by the live clock at the top of this page. Kabul is in the AFT timezone (UTC+4:30).
What timezone is Kabul in? +
Kabul is in the AFT timezone. The IANA timezone identifier is
Asia/Kabul. The UTC offset is +4:30 (year-round).Does Kabul observe Daylight Saving Time? +
No, Kabul does not observe Daylight Saving Time. The local time stays at UTC+4:30 throughout the entire year.
What is the UTC offset for Kabul? +
Kabul's UTC offset is UTC+4:30 year-round. UTC offset means how many hours ahead of or behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) the local time is.
What is the time difference between Kabul and London? +
Kabul (AFT) is UTC+4:30. London (GMT/BST) is UTC+0 in winter and UTC+1 in summer. Kabul is at UTC+4:30 — 30 minutes ahead of Dubai (GST, UTC+4) and 1 hour behind India (IST, UTC+5:30).
How do I convert Kabul time to UTC? +
To convert Kabul time to UTC, subtract UTC+4:30 from the local time. For example, if it is 15:00 in Kabul and the UTC offset is UTC+4:30, you calculate backward to find the UTC equivalent. Use the conversion table on this page for real-time values.
What continent is Kabul in? +
Kabul is located in Asia. It is the 4.6 million population city in Afghanistan.
What is the IANA timezone name for Kabul? +
The IANA (Internet Assigned Numbers Authority) timezone database identifier for Kabul is
Asia/Kabul. This is the official timezone name used in programming languages and operating systems.
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