What time is it in Kabul right now?

The current time in Kabul, Afghanistan is 09:39:43 AM (GMT+4:30), which is UTC+4:30.

What time zone is Kabul in?

Kabul uses the Asia/Kabul time zone (IANA identifier), currently abbreviated GMT+4:30, UTC+4:30.

Does Kabul observe daylight saving time?

No. Kabul does not observe daylight saving time — its UTC offset stays at UTC+4:30 year-round.

What is the UTC offset in Kabul?

Kabul is currently UTC+4:30 relative to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).

Local Time in Kabul, Afghanistan

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IANA Zone: Asia/Kabul
Country: Afghanistan
Continent: Asia

Latest news in Kabul

This city is on track to run out of water by 2030. For many residents, that day is already here
CNN · 3d ago
Taliban firmly in control in Afghanistan 25 years after U.S.-led invasion to oust them
NBC News · 55m ago
Afghanistan 25 years after the U.S. invasion
NPR · 2d ago
Three Afghans arrested in Kabul for playing in the Chess Olympiad: ‘We feel afraid, our situation is unsustainable’
EL PAÍS English · 3d ago
Afghanistan - losing the cause!
The Express Tribune · 1d ago

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Local Vibe

Kabul is the capital and largest city of Afghanistan. It is within the jurisdiction of Kabul District and has an estimated population of 5,333,284 people. Located in the eastern half of the country, forming part of the Kabul Province, the city is administratively divided into five zones and 22 municipal districts. The current mayor of the city is Mawlawi Abdul Rashid.

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Kabul vs. major world hubs

Sydney
-6.5 hours
Tokyo
-4.5 hours
Singapore
-3.5 hours
Hong Kong
-3.5 hours
Shanghai
-3.5 hours
Mumbai
-1 hour
Kabul
0
Dubai
+0.5 hours
Cairo
+1.5 hours
Istanbul
+1.5 hours
Moscow
+1.5 hours
Paris
+2.5 hours
Johannesburg
+2.5 hours
London
+3.5 hours
Lagos
+3.5 hours
UTC
+4.5 hours
Sao Paulo
+7.5 hours
New York
+8.5 hours
Toronto
+8.5 hours
Chicago
+9.5 hours
Los Angeles
+11.5 hours

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Frequently Asked Questions

What time is it in Kabul right now?: The current time in Kabul, Afghanistan is 09:39:43 AM (GMT+4:30), which is UTC+4:30.
What time zone is Kabul in?: Kabul uses the Asia/Kabul time zone (IANA identifier), currently abbreviated GMT+4:30, UTC+4:30.
Does Kabul observe daylight saving time?: No. Kabul does not observe daylight saving time — its UTC offset stays at UTC+4:30 year-round.
What is the UTC offset in Kabul?: Kabul is currently UTC+4:30 relative to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).