Country time
Current time in Afghanistan
The current time in Afghanistan is 11:11:37 PM. If you are looking for current time in Afghanistan, Afghanistan time zone, or wondering what time is it in Afghanistan, this page shows the live local time, UTC offset, time zone, and local date.
Current local time
Asia/Kabul
Current local time in Afghanistan
Local time
11:11:37 PM
Local date
May 21, 2026
Time zone
Asia/Kabul
Daylight saving time
Not currently observed
If you are searching for the current time in Afghanistan, the live local time appears above. This page also helps with Afghanistan time zone lookups, UTC offset checks, and quick planning across regions.
Time zone in Afghanistan
The Afghanistan time zone shown on this page is Asia/Kabul. The current UTC offset is UTC+04:30, and the time zone abbreviation is GMT+4:30.
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Major cities in Afghanistan
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Planning calls, travel, and work with Afghanistan time
Meeting planning
Compare the current time in Afghanistan with other countries to find practical meeting windows.
Travel coordination
Use the Afghanistan time zone and UTC offset when planning arrivals, departures, and cross-border schedules.
Business hours
Check the local time in Afghanistan before making calls, sending messages, or arranging international support hours.
Practical time planning for Afghanistan
Use this section when you need more than the current clock. It shows how Afghanistan lines up with common business and travel reference points right now, using the active offset UTC+04:30.
| Reference place | Local time now | Compared with Afghanistan |
|---|---|---|
| New York | Thu 2:41 PM | Afghanistan is 8 hours 30 minutes ahead |
| London | Thu 7:41 PM | Afghanistan is 3 hours 30 minutes ahead |
| Lagos | Thu 7:41 PM | Afghanistan is 3 hours 30 minutes ahead |
| Dubai | Thu 10:41 PM | Afghanistan is 30 minutes ahead |
| Tokyo | Fri 3:41 AM | Afghanistan is 4 hours 30 minutes behind |
Best use cases
For calls, use the comparison table as a quick screen, then confirm a date-specific slot in the meeting planner. This matters most when either side observes daylight saving time.
How this page is calculated
Country clocks use IANA time zone identifiers, browser internationalization data, and the current date so seasonal offset changes are reflected automatically.
More countries in Asia
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Frequently asked questions about time in Afghanistan
What time is it in Afghanistan right now?
The current time in Afghanistan is 11:11:37 PM. This page shows the live local time, time zone, local date, and UTC offset for Afghanistan.
What time zone is Afghanistan in?
Afghanistan uses the Asia/Kabul time zone on this page.
What is the UTC offset for Afghanistan?
Afghanistan currently uses the UTC offset UTC+04:30.
Does Afghanistan observe daylight saving time?
Afghanistan is not currently observing daylight saving time.