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Current Time in Kabul, Afghanistan

Q: 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).

Q: 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.

Q: What continent is Kabul in?

Kabul is located in Asia. It is the 4.6 million population city in Afghanistan.

Afghanistan · AFT · UTC+4:30

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Asia/Kabul

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. Afghanistan does not observe Daylight Saving Time.

Key fact: Kabul is 4.5 hours ahead of UTC, between Gulf Standard Time (UTC+4) and Pakistan Time (UTC+5).

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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 4.5 hours ahead of UTC, between Gulf Standard Time (UTC+4) and Pakistan Time (UTC+5).

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.

What time is sunrise in Kabul today? +

Today's sunrise and sunset times for Kabul are displayed live in the weather panel at the top of this page. The exact times update daily based on Kabul's latitude and the current date. Sunrise typically varies between approximately 5:00–8:00 AM depending on the season, with the earliest sunrises around the summer solstice (June) and the latest around the winter solstice (December).

What time does it get dark in Kabul? +

Sunset times in Kabul are shown live at the top of this page. Sunset varies by season: in summer, the sun may set as late as 8:00–9:00 PM, while in winter, sunset can occur as early as 4:00–5:00 PM. Check the live display for today's exact sunset time.

How long is a flight from Kabul? +

Use the flight time calculator on this page to estimate flight times from Hamid Karzai International (KBL) to any of 150+ airports worldwide. The calculator uses the Haversine formula for great-circle distance at 850 km/h cruise speed plus 45 minutes ground time. Popular searches: flight time from Kabul to London, Kabul to New York, Kabul to Dubai, Kabul to Tokyo.