Time in Afghanistan right now
Afghanistan uses Asia/Kabul time, UTC+4:30, all year. The live clock follows Kabul time and updates from the same time zone database used by phones and computers.
- Time zone
- Asia/Kabul
- Offset from UTC now
- Daylight saving time
- No, same time all year
- Main city
- Kabul
- Public holidays 2026
- 14 dates
- Continent
- Asia
Sunrise and sunset in Kabul today.
Sunrise, sunset, day length and solar noon are calculated for Kabul and updated every minute. In 2026 the longest day has 14h 28m of daylight, and the shortest day has 9h 50m.
- Sunrise
- Sunset
- Day length
- Solar noon
- Moon phase
- Moon lit
Public holidays in Afghanistan for 2026.
The 2026 list has 14 Afghanistan public holiday dates. Each row shows the weekday and the days left from today, using dates from the open source holidays library.
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15FebLiberation DaySunday · Passed
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18FebFirst Day of Ramadan (estimated)Wednesday · Passed
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20MarEid al-Fitr (estimated)Friday · Passed
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21MarEid al-Fitr (estimated)Saturday · Passed
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22MarEid al-Fitr (estimated)Sunday · Passed
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28AprMojahedin's Victory DayTuesday · Passed
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26MayDay of Arafah (estimated)Tuesday · Passed
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27MayEid al-Adha (estimated)Wednesday · Passed
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28MayEid al-Adha (estimated)Thursday · Passed
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29MayEid al-Adha (estimated)Friday · Passed
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15AugIslamic Emirate Victory DaySaturday · Passed
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19AugAfghanistan Independence DayWednesday · Passed
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25AugProphet's Birthday (estimated)Tuesday · Passed
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31AugAmerican Withdrawal DayMonday · Passed
Kabul time compared with other cities.
Use this table to compare Kabul time with major cities right now. The difference column is counted from Kabul, so planning a call stays clear.
| City | Country | Local time | From Kabul |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | Eastern Time | --:-- | |
| Chicago | Central Time | --:-- | |
| Denver | Mountain Time | --:-- | |
| Phoenix | Mountain Time without daylight saving | --:-- | |
| Los Angeles | Pacific Time | --:-- | |
| Honolulu | Hawaii-Aleutian Time | --:-- | |
| London | United Kingdom | --:-- | |
| Dubai | United Arab Emirates | --:-- | |
| Tokyo | Japan | --:-- | |
| Sydney | Australia | --:-- |
Daylight saving time in Afghanistan.
Afghanistan does not change clocks for summer. The country stays on UTC+4:30, while countries with daylight saving time move one hour closer or further away. Clock change dates come from the IANA time zone database.
Countries in Europe and North America move their clocks in spring and autumn. Their difference from Kabul therefore changes by an hour twice a year, while the clock in Kabul stays where it is.
Countries with the same UTC offset as Afghanistan.
Afghanistan is the only country on UTC+4:30. For every other country clock and offset, use the countries page.
Quick answers about time in Afghanistan.
Short answers about Afghanistan time now, Kabul time zone, UTC+4:30, daylight saving time and 2026 public holidays.
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What time is it in Afghanistan now?
The live clock at the top shows the current time in Kabul and updates every second. Afghanistan stays on UTC+4:30 all year.
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What time zone is Afghanistan in?
Afghanistan uses one time zone, Asia/Kabul. It is UTC+4:30 all year, and the live clock on this page follows that zone.
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Does Afghanistan use daylight saving time?
No. Afghanistan does not use daylight saving time. Kabul time stays on UTC+4:30, so only other countries changing clocks will change the time difference.
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What is the UTC offset in Afghanistan?
Afghanistan is UTC+4:30 all year. The offset shown beside the clock is calculated live for Asia/Kabul.
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What is the time difference between Afghanistan and New York?
Kabul is 9.5 hours ahead of New York in winter and 8.5 hours ahead in summer. The comparison table updates when New York changes clocks.
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What is the time difference between Afghanistan and London?
Kabul is 4.5 hours ahead of London in winter and 3.5 hours ahead in summer. The comparison table updates when London changes clocks.
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What is the time difference between Afghanistan and New Delhi?
Kabul is 1 hour behind New Delhi all year. Both places keep the same standard time through the year.
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When is the next public holiday in Afghanistan?
The holiday table counts the days left from today. For 2026, the first listed holiday is Liberation Day on Sunday, 15 February, and the last is American Withdrawal Day on Monday, 31 August.
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How many public holidays does Afghanistan have in 2026?
This page lists 14 public holiday dates for Afghanistan in 2026. 3 of those dates fall on a Monday or Friday, which can create a long weekend.
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What time does the sun rise and set in Kabul?
The sun and moon section shows today's sunrise, sunset, day length and solar noon for Kabul. In 2026, daylight ranges from 9h 50m to 14h 28m.