Current Time in Afghanistan
Afghanistan is on Afghanistan Time – UTC+4:30 (UTC+4:30) right now. Afghanistan does not observe daylight saving time.
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Time zone of Afghanistan
| Time zone | Afghanistan Time |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | UTC+4:30 |
| UTC offset | UTC+4:30 |
| IANA time zone id | Asia/Kabul |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
Time difference between Afghanistan and other cities
| City | Difference | Local time |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 9 hours 30 minutes behind | --:-- |
| Los Angeles | 12 hours 30 minutes behind | --:-- |
| London | 4 hours 30 minutes behind | --:-- |
| Paris | 3 hours 30 minutes behind | --:-- |
| Dubai | 30 minutes behind | --:-- |
| India | 1 hour ahead | --:-- |
| Manila | 3 hours 30 minutes ahead | --:-- |
| Tokyo | 4 hours 30 minutes ahead | --:-- |
| Sydney | 6 hours 30 minutes ahead | --:-- |
| Toronto | 9 hours 30 minutes behind | --:-- |
Daylight saving time in Afghanistan
Afghanistan does not observe daylight saving time. The clocks stay on UTC+4:30 all year, so conversions never shift.
Afghanistan time FAQ
What time is it in Afghanistan right now?
Afghanistan is on UTC+4:30 (UTC+4:30). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Afghanistan, updated every second.
What time zone is Afghanistan in?
Afghanistan is in Afghanistan Time, abbreviated UTC+4:30, UTC+4:30. Its IANA time zone id is Asia/Kabul.
Does Afghanistan observe daylight saving time?
No. Afghanistan stays on UTC+4:30 all year.
What is the time difference between Afghanistan and New York?
New York is 9 hours 30 minutes behind Afghanistan.
Current time in Afghanistan cities
Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.