Kabul does not observe daylight saving time. Clocks stay on AFT year-round.
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AFT · UTC+4:30
Kabul Time Zone: AFT and UTC+4:30
Kabul operates on AFT (UTC+4:30), placing it ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) by 4 hours 30 minutes. The IANA timezone identifier is Asia/Kabul.
Kabul does not observe daylight saving time. Clocks stay on AFT year-round. This means the time difference between Kabul and cities that do observe daylight saving time will shift by one hour seasonally.
For scheduling calls with Kabul, useful reference points: Kabul is 4 hours 30 minutes ahead of London on GMT and 9 hours 30 minutes ahead of New York on EST. During US daylight saving time the difference with New York shifts by one hour.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is it in Kabul right now?
Kabul follows AFT (UTC+4:30). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Kabul, updated every second.
What time zone is Kabul in?
Kabul is in AFT (UTC+4:30). The IANA timezone identifier is Asia/Kabul.
Does Kabul observe daylight saving time?
Kabul does not observe daylight saving time. Clocks stay on AFT year-round.
What is the time difference between Kabul and London?
Kabul (AFT, UTC+4:30) is 4 hours 30 minutes ahead of London During BST the difference changes by an hour..
What is the time difference between Kabul and New York?
Kabul (AFT, UTC+4:30) is 9 hours 30 minutes ahead of New York During EDT the difference changes by an hour..