Current Time in Afghanistan 🇦🇫
Check the current local time anywhere in Afghanistan. Below you'll find live clocks for Afghanistan's major cities, its time zone and UTC offset, and its largest cities by population.
Current Time in Major Cities in Afghanistan
- Aībak Fri 15:48:05
- Baghlān Fri 15:48:05
- Baraki Barak Fri 15:48:05
- Bāzār-e Yakāwlang Fri 15:48:05
- Bāzārak Fri 15:48:05
- Charikar Fri 15:48:05
- Farah Fri 15:48:05
- Fayzabad Fri 15:48:05
- Gardez Fri 15:48:05
- Ghazni Fri 15:48:05
- Ghormach Fri 15:48:05
- Herāt Fri 15:48:05
- Jalālābād Fri 15:48:05
- Kabul Fri 15:48:05
- Kandahār Fri 15:48:05
- Khōst Fri 15:48:05
- Kunduz Fri 15:48:05
- Lashkar Gāh Fri 15:48:05
- Maymana Fri 15:48:05
- Mazār-e Sharīf Fri 15:48:05
- Mehtar Lām Fri 15:48:05
- Sar-e Pul Fri 15:48:05
- Shahrak Fri 15:48:05
- Shibirghān Fri 15:48:05
- Taloqan Fri 15:48:05
- Zaranj Fri 15:48:05
- Āsmār Fri 15:48:05
| City | Current Time |
|---|---|
| Aībak | Fri 15:48:05 |
| Baghlān | Fri 15:48:05 |
| Baraki Barak | Fri 15:48:05 |
| Bāzār-e Yakāwlang | Fri 15:48:05 |
| Bāzārak | Fri 15:48:05 |
| Charikar | Fri 15:48:05 |
| Farah | Fri 15:48:05 |
| Fayzabad | Fri 15:48:05 |
| Gardez | Fri 15:48:05 |
| Ghazni | Fri 15:48:05 |
| Ghormach | Fri 15:48:05 |
| Herāt | Fri 15:48:05 |
| Jalālābād | Fri 15:48:05 |
| Kabul | Fri 15:48:05 |
| Kandahār | Fri 15:48:05 |
| Khōst | Fri 15:48:05 |
| Kunduz | Fri 15:48:05 |
| Lashkar Gāh | Fri 15:48:05 |
| Maymana | Fri 15:48:05 |
| Mazār-e Sharīf | Fri 15:48:05 |
| Mehtar Lām | Fri 15:48:05 |
| Sar-e Pul | Fri 15:48:05 |
| Shahrak | Fri 15:48:05 |
| Shibirghān | Fri 15:48:05 |
| Taloqan | Fri 15:48:05 |
| Zaranj | Fri 15:48:05 |
| Āsmār | Fri 15:48:05 |
IANA time zones in Afghanistan
Afghanistan maps to the following IANA time-zone database entries. Open any zone for its current time, UTC offset, daylight-saving rules and the cities and countries that use it.
- Asia/Kabul GMT+430 · UTC+4:30
Does Afghanistan have multiple time zones?
Afghanistan is listed with one main IANA time zone on Alarm.now. That makes the national clock easier to read, but you should still check a specific city clock when scheduling travel, calls, or deadlines.
Why this matters
A country clock is a useful overview, but a city or IANA time-zone page is more precise for travel and scheduling because it identifies the exact rule set, UTC offset, and daylight-saving behavior.
Time in Afghanistan at a glance
| Current main time | 15:48 on Friday |
|---|---|
| Time zones | 1 (one nationwide time) |
| Daylight saving | No - Same time all year |
| Zone names | +0430 |
| Capital | Kabul |
| Cities tracked | 27 |
How many time zones does Afghanistan have?
Afghanistan keeps one time zone across the whole country, so the clock reads the same everywhere - Currently UTC+04:30.
Does Afghanistan change its clocks for daylight saving?
No. Afghanistan stays on the same UTC offset all year. There are no daylight saving changes, so you never have to move the clocks. Want the full picture? Read our guide to daylight saving time.
How to convert time in Afghanistan
For a quick UTC comparison using the main displayed clock: 12:00 UTC = 16:30 local time, and 09:00 local time = 04:30 UTC. If Afghanistan has more than one time zone, use the city and IANA zone links on this page for the exact local rule, or drop any two places into the time zone converter to get the answer instantly.
Best time to call or schedule with Afghanistan
For scheduling, start with the live clock above, then check the city page for Kabul or another major city in Afghanistan. City pages include sunrise/sunset, local DST status, and time-difference tables against major world hubs. To compare several places at a glance, line them up side by side on the world clock.
Major cities in Afghanistan
The capital of Afghanistan is Kabul. The biggest cities in Afghanistan include Kabul, Herāt, Kandahār, Mazār-e Sharīf and Jalālābād. Open any city to see its live clock, sunrise and sunset times, and how far ahead or behind it is from other places.
💡 Tip: Need the time in a specific city? Use the list above - Every city in Afghanistan has its own live clock and time-difference table.
Time in Afghanistan - Frequently asked questions
How many time zones does Afghanistan have?
Afghanistan uses one time zone nationwide.
Does Afghanistan use daylight saving time?
No - Afghanistan keeps the same UTC offset all year.
What time is it in Afghanistan right now?
It is about 15:48 on Friday in the main time zone of Afghanistan. The clock above updates every second.
What is the capital of Afghanistan?
The capital of Afghanistan is Kabul. Open its page to see the current local time there.
How Alarm.now builds the Afghanistan time page
Country, city, and IANA time-zone data
This page connects Afghanistan to its live city clocks, listed IANA time zone, UTC offset, and daylight-saving context. The capital city is Kabul, and each linked city page gives the more precise local clock and scheduling notes.
Country time reference
The identifiers and counts below clarify which country, cities, and time zones the clocks on this page represent.
| Country | Afghanistan 🇦🇫 |
|---|---|
| ISO identifiers | AF / AFG |
| Capital city clock | Kabul |
| Cities shown | 27 city clocks |
| IANA time zones | 1 listed zone |
| Representative UTC offset | UTC+4:30 |
Where to go next
From this country overview, continue to Kabul time, the IANA time-zone index, and the time zone converter for future-date checks.
When to use a city page instead
Use this country page for the overview. Use a specific city or IANA time zone page when you need the exact rule set for calendars, travel, code, or future meetings.