Time now in Afghanistan

UTC+04:30 • Asia/Kabul (+0430)

Your device clock is 306ms behind of the detected local time (Asia/Kabul, UTC+04:30). Time reference obtained from NIST NTP servers with an accuracy of ±0.007 seconds.

17:20:31
Wednesday, September 16, 2026, week 38

Time in Afghanistan now

Afghanistan has one official time zone: +0430 (UTC+04:30).

The country does not currently use daylight saving time.

Official time in Afghanistan is defined by a single time zone.

What is the time zone in Afghanistan?

Official time in Afghanistan is defined by a single time zone (IANA zone). Below are the zone and its UTC offset.

Main time zones in Afghanistan

Time zone Offset (UTC) Main cities
Asia/Kabul UTC+04:30 Kabul, Kandahār, Kandahar, Herāt, Herat

List of time zones used in Afghanistan (IANA zones)

Zone Offset (UTC) Daylight saving
Asia/Kabul UTC+04:30 No

Time difference between Columbus, Ohio, United States and Afghanistan

The time difference between Columbus, Ohio, United States and Afghanistan depends on the region.

  • Kabul: 9 hour(s) behind the time in Columbus, Ohio, United States

Does Afghanistan use daylight saving time?

No. Afghanistan does not currently use daylight saving time.

Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Afghanistan?
The country has several time zones. The current time depends on the region and varies between UTC+5:00 and UTC+5:00. The clock at the top of this page shows the time synchronized with official sources.
How many time zones does Afghanistan have?
Afghanistan has 1 main time zone(s). The IANA database lists specific zones used in different regions.
Does Afghanistan use daylight saving time?
No. Afghanistan does not currently use daylight saving time.

See also

How to convert Afghanistan time

To convert Afghanistan time to other countries:

  1. Identify the time zone of the city or region.
  2. Check whether daylight saving time (DST) is in effect.
  3. Compare with the UTC offset of your country.
Time now in locations in Afghanistan with links for more information (100 locations)