Current time in Afghanistan
Afghanistan uses a single time zone, Asia/Kabul (standard time UTC+4:30). Daylight saving time is not currently observed here, so the offset holds all year.
UTC offset
UTC+4:30
now
Time zones
1
Asia/Kabul
Daylight saving
Not observed
all of 2026
Cities listed
1
Asia
Time zones in Afghanistan
| Zone | Example city | Local time | UTC offset now | Standard / DST | Next clock change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asia/Kabul | Kabul | 16:00 | UTC+4:30 | UTC+4:30 all year | — |
Cities in Afghanistan
| City | Local time | IANA time zone | UTC offset now | Abbr. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kabul | 16:00 | Asia/Kabul | UTC+4:30 | AFT |
Frequently asked questions
What time is it in Afghanistan right now?
All of Afghanistan uses the Asia/Kabul time zone, currently at UTC+4:30 (AFT). The table on this page shows the live local time, updated every second from your device's clock using the official IANA time zone rules.
How many time zones does Afghanistan have?
Afghanistan uses a single time zone, Asia/Kabul, at UTC+4:30 in standard time.
Does Afghanistan observe daylight saving time?
No. Afghanistan keeps the same offset all year, so the UTC offset shown is correct on every date of 2026.
What is the UTC offset in Afghanistan?
Afghanistan is currently at UTC+4:30. This offset holds all year — there are no clock changes.