Current Time in Kandahār, Afghanistan 🇦🇫
The current local time in Kandahār, Afghanistan is 17:53:00 (+0430) on Monday, 20 July 2026. Kandahār is not currently observing daylight saving time. The city has a population of about 523,300. The sun rises at about 05:15 and sets at 19:11 today (13h 56m of daylight).
- Sunrise 05:15
- Sunset 19:11
- 13h 56m daylight
Time zone & daylight saving in Kandahār
Kandahār, Afghanistan keeps +0430 (UTC+04:30). Kandahār does not change its clocks for daylight saving, so its offset from UTC stays the same all year.
Today the sun rises at about 05:15 and sets at about 19:11 local time, giving Kandahār 13h 56m of daylight.
Right now it is 17:53 on Monday in Kandahār (UTC+04:30). When it is 17:53 here, it is 09:23 in New York (8.5h behind), so a quick look at the world clock beats doing the math in your head before a call.
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Quick scheduling notes for Kandahār
- Use the Asia/Kabul IANA zone when you need the exact rule set for software, calendars, or travel planning.
- Daylight saving is not active now, but it can still affect future dates in some places.
- For a future call, use the time zone converter and then set a matching online alarm.
Time difference from Kandahār to major cities
| City | Current time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 09:23 Mon | 8.5h behind |
| Los Angeles | 06:23 Mon | 11.5h behind |
| London | 14:23 Mon | 3.5h behind |
| Paris | 15:23 Mon | 2.5h behind |
| Dubai | 17:23 Mon | 0.5h behind |
| Mumbai | 18:53 Mon | 1h ahead |
| Singapore | 21:23 Mon | 3.5h ahead |
| Tokyo | 22:23 Mon | 4.5h ahead |
| Sydney | 23:23 Mon | 5.5h ahead |
Best next checks from Kandahār
Compare Kandahār with nearby business hubs, then follow the city links above for live local clocks. You can also browse more time pages for Afghanistan.
Business-hours overlap from Kandahār
For a normal business-hours call, 12:30-17:00 in Kandahār overlaps with 09:00-13:30 in London.
| Compare with | Kandahār time | Other city time | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | - | - | No standard 09:00-17:00 overlap |
| Los Angeles | - | - | No standard 09:00-17:00 overlap |
| London | 12:30-17:00 | 09:00-13:30 | 4.5 hours |
| Paris | 11:30-17:00 | 09:00-14:30 | 5.5 hours |
| Dubai | 09:30-17:00 | 09:00-16:30 | 7.5 hours |
| Mumbai | 09:00-16:00 | 10:00-17:00 | 7 hours |
Simple meeting rule
Pick a slot that lands inside both workdays, then confirm the date again if the meeting is near a daylight saving change.
Kandahār time - Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Kandahār in?
Kandahār uses +0430 (UTC+04:30). It stays on the same UTC offset all year, with no daylight saving changes.
Does Kandahār observe daylight saving time?
No - Kandahār keeps the same time offset throughout the year.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Kandahār today?
Today the sun rises around 05:15 and sets around 19:11 in Kandahār, about 13h 56m of daylight.
What is the time difference between Kandahār and other cities?
When it is 17:53 in Kandahār, it is 09:23 in New York (8.5h behind). See the table above for Kandahār's difference from other major cities.
How Alarm.now calculates time in Kandahār
Live clock source
The clock uses the current time with the Asia/Kabul IANA time zone, then updates in your browser every second. Country context comes from the Afghanistan time page.
Local entity signals for Kandahār
These facts help separate this city page from a generic clock page: the place, country, coordinates, time-zone rule set, and daylight context are all tied to Kandahār.
| Country | Afghanistan |
|---|---|
| IANA zone | Asia/Kabul (UTC+4:30) |
| Coordinates | 31.61, 65.71 |
| Population signal | About 523,300 people |
| Today's daylight | Sunrise 05:15, sunset 19:11, 13h 56m total daylight |
Best internal links from this city
Start with this live city clock, then move to the exact Asia/Kabul time-zone page for rules, the Afghanistan country page for nearby cities, and the time zone converter for future dates.
Future-date checks
For future meetings, compare the city time with the time zone converter because daylight saving changes can shift the offset on a later date.
Lat/Long: 31.61° N, 65.71° E
Population: 523,300
Country: 🇦🇫 Afghanistan
Timezone: GMT+430
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌