Current Time in Kandahar, Afghanistan
Kandahar is on Afghanistan Time – UTC+4:30 (UTC+4:30) right now. Kandahar does not observe daylight saving time.
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· Kandahar
Asia/Kabul
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Time zone of Kandahar
| 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 Kandahar 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 Kandahar
Kandahar does not observe daylight saving time. The clocks stay on UTC+4:30 all year, so conversions never shift.
Kandahar time FAQ
What time is it in Kandahar right now?
Kandahar is on UTC+4:30 (UTC+4:30). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Kandahar, updated every second.
What time zone is Kandahar in?
Kandahar is in Afghanistan Time, abbreviated UTC+4:30, UTC+4:30. Its IANA time zone id is Asia/Kabul.
Does Kandahar observe daylight saving time?
No. Kandahar stays on UTC+4:30 all year.
What is the time difference between Kandahar and New York?
New York is 9 hours 30 minutes behind Kandahar.
Other cities in Afghanistan
Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.