Current Local Time in Kabul
Kabul, Afghanistan (GMT+4:30)
Thursday, September 17, 2026
Kabul is located in the Asia/Kabul timezone in Afghanistan.
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⏰Time Zone Facts
Asia/KabulData: IANA Time Zone Database
☀️Climate
Semi-arid with hot summers (25-35°C) and cold snowy winters (-5 to 5°C). High altitude at 1,800m.
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📍About Kabul Time Zone
Kabul is in the Asia/Kabul time zone (UTC+4:30). Kabul does not observe Daylight Saving Time, maintaining UTC+4:30 year-round.
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Quick Facts: Kabul Time
- Time Zone: Asia/Kabul (UTC+4:30)
- Daylight Saving: Not observed
- Country: Afghanistan
- Coordinates: 34.53, 69.17
- Calling Code: +93 20
🌐Time Difference from Kabul
| City | Now | Diff | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🌅New York | 8:44 AM | -8:30 | |
| ☀️London | 1:44 PM | -3:30 | |
| 🌙Tokyo | 9:44 PM | +4:30 | |
| ☀️Paris | 2:44 PM | -2:30 | |
| ☀️Dubai | 4:44 PM | -0:30 | |
| 🌆Singapore | 8:44 PM | +3:30 | |
| 🌆Hong Kong | 8:44 PM | +3:30 | |
| 🌆Shanghai | 8:44 PM | +3:30 |
❓Frequently Asked Questions
Kabul is in the Kabul time zone (UTC+4:30). The current local time is displayed at the top of this page and updates in real-time. Kabul is located in Afghanistan.
Kabul is in the Kabul time zone, which is UTC+4:30. The IANA time zone identifier is Asia/Kabul.
No, Kabul does not observe Daylight Saving Time. The time remains at UTC+4:30 throughout the year, making it easier to schedule international calls and meetings.
Kabul is 3 hours and 30 minutes ahead of London. When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in London, it's 3.5:00 PM in Kabul. Note that this difference may vary by 1 hour when either location observes Daylight Saving Time.
Kabul is 8 hours and 30 minutes ahead of New York (Eastern Time). When it's 9:00 AM in New York, it's 5.5:00 PM in Kabul. This difference may change during Daylight Saving Time transitions.
The best time to call Kabul is during business hours: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM local time (Kabul). For international calls, use our Time Converter above to find overlapping business hours between Kabul and your location.
Standard business hours in Kabul are Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM Kabul. Banks typically operate 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Shops may have extended hours, often until 8:00 PM or later in commercial areas.
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