Afghanistan · Asia/Kabul · UTC+04:30
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Convert any time to/from Kabul (Asia/Kabul)
Offset: UTC+04:30 | TZ: Asia/Kabul
Kabul is the capital and largest city of Afghanistan, home to approximately 4.7 million residents and the country's political, cultural, and economic centre. It operates on Afghanistan Standard Time (AFT, UTC+4:30) — one of the world's rare 30-minute offset time zones, chosen as a compromise between Pakistan (UTC+5) and Iran (UTC+3:30). Afghanistan sits at the crossroads of Central Asia, South Asia, and the Middle East — its strategic location along ancient Silk Road trade routes made it contested territory throughout history. Kabul's turbulent modern history includes Soviet occupation (1979–1989), civil war, Taliban rule (1996–2001), US-led occupation (2001–2021), and the Taliban's return to power in August 2021. Despite instability, Kabul is home to the National Museum of Afghanistan (partially destroyed but being restored), the Babur Gardens (laid out by the Mughal emperor Babur in the 16th century), and the Darul Aman Palace. Afghanistan's Wakhan Corridor and Band-e-Amir lakes are among Central Asia's most pristine natural environments.
Afghanistan does not observe DST. AFT (UTC+4:30) is fixed year-round — one of only two countries with a 30-minute offset (the other is India's neighbour, Iran). The live clock displayed above reflects the real-time local time currently in Kabul, making it an ideal tool for international business coordination, travel planning, remote work scheduling, and staying connected across time zones.
The cities listed below represent some of the most prominent urban centers near Kabul, along with their respective local times for easy comparison and scheduling.