Kabul time zone facts
| Date | Friday, October 2, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Time zone | Afghanistan Time (Asia/Kabul) |
| UTC offset | UTC+4:30 |
| Daylight saving | Not observed |
| Sunrise / sunset | 05:47 AM / 05:37 PM (Fri, October 2) |
| Country | Afghanistan — one time zone nationwide |
| Coordinates | 34.56° N, 69.21° E |
New York to Kabul time converter
When it is a given hour in New York, what time is it in Kabul? Highlighted rows fall inside business hours (9 am–6 pm) in both cities — the best window for calls and meetings (1 hours).
| New York | Kabul |
|---|---|
| 00:00 | 08:30 |
| 01:00 | 09:30 |
| 02:00 | 10:30 |
| 03:00 | 11:30 |
| 04:00 | 12:30 |
| 05:00 | 13:30 |
| 06:00 | 14:30 |
| 07:00 | 15:30 |
| 08:00 | 16:30 |
| 09:00 | 17:30 |
| 10:00 | 18:30 |
| 11:00 | 19:30 |
| 12:00 | 20:30 |
| 13:00 | 21:30 |
| 14:00 | 22:30 |
| 15:00 | 23:30 |
| 16:00 | 00:30 (next day) |
| 17:00 | 01:30 (next day) |
| 18:00 | 02:30 (next day) |
| 19:00 | 03:30 (next day) |
| 20:00 | 04:30 (next day) |
| 21:00 | 05:30 (next day) |
| 22:00 | 06:30 (next day) |
| 23:00 | 07:30 (next day) |
Kabul time compared with world cities
Differences are relative to Kabul. Where daylight saving applies, a gap can change by an hour during the year.
| City | UTC offset | Compared with Kabul |
|---|---|---|
| Istanbul | UTC+3 | 1 hour 30 minutes behind |
| London | UTC+1 | 3 hours 30 minutes behind |
| New York | UTC−4 | 8 hours 30 minutes behind |
| Los Angeles | UTC−7 | 11 hours 30 minutes behind |
| Dubai | UTC+4 | 30 minutes behind |
| Moscow | UTC+3 | 1 hour 30 minutes behind |
| Tokyo | UTC+9 | 4 hours 30 minutes ahead |
| Sydney | UTC+10 | 5 hours 30 minutes ahead |
Daylight saving time
Kabul does not observe daylight saving time; the clock stays at UTC+4:30 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Kabul
Sunrise, sunset and day length for the next 7 days (local time, including atmospheric refraction, ±2 minutes).
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, October 2 | 05:47 AM | 05:37 PM | 11 h 50 min |
| Sat, October 3 | 05:48 AM | 05:36 PM | 11 h 48 min |
| Sun, October 4 | 05:48 AM | 05:34 PM | 11 h 46 min |
| Mon, October 5 | 05:49 AM | 05:33 PM | 11 h 44 min |
| Tue, October 6 | 05:50 AM | 05:31 PM | 11 h 42 min |
| Wed, October 7 | 05:51 AM | 05:30 PM | 11 h 39 min |
| Thu, October 8 | 05:51 AM | 05:29 PM | 11 h 37 min |
Golden hour and blue hour in Kabul
Photographers' soft, warm light (golden hour) happens while the sun is between 6° above and 4° below the horizon; blue hour follows between 4° and 6° below. Local times for Fri, October 2:
| Morning blue hour | 05:22 AM – 05:31 AM |
|---|---|
| Morning golden hour | 05:31 AM – 06:20 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 05:04 PM – 05:52 PM |
| Evening blue hour | 05:52 PM – 06:02 PM |
Golden hour calculator for any date or location
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Kabul and New York?
Kabul is currently 8 hours 30 minutes ahead of New York.
What time zone is Kabul in?
Kabul is in Afghanistan Time (UTC+4:30). IANA time zone ID: Asia/Kabul.
Does Kabul observe daylight saving time?
Kabul does not observe daylight saving time; the clock stays at UTC+4:30 all year.
When is golden hour in Kabul?
On Fri, October 2, evening golden hour in Kabul runs 05:04 PM – 05:52 PM and morning golden hour 05:31 AM – 06:20 AM (local time).
What time is sunrise and sunset in Kabul?
On Fri, October 2, sunrise in Kabul is at 05:47 AM and sunset at 05:37 PM, a day length of 11 h 50 min (local time).