UNIX Timestamp to Afghanistan

Convert UNIX timestamps, epoch times, and ISO dates to Afghanistan (AFT). Current offset: UTC+4:30 (AFT). Afghanistan does not observe daylight saving time. AFT is UTC+4:30 year-round.

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About Afghanistan

IANA Name
Asia/Kabul
Abbreviation
AFT
UTC Offset
UTC+4:30 (no DST)
Region
Central Asia
Major Cities
Kabul, Kandahar, Herat, Mazar-i-Sharif, Jalalabad
Daylight Saving
No

Frequently asked questions

Why is Afghanistan on UTC+4:30?

Afghanistan uses a 30-minute offset (UTC+4:30) based on its geographic longitude. It is one of the few countries with a half-hour timezone, alongside India and Iran.

Does Afghanistan observe daylight saving time?

No. Afghanistan Time (AFT) remains at UTC+4:30 year-round. The country briefly experimented with DST but no longer uses it.

What is the time difference between Afghanistan and neighboring countries?

Afghanistan is 30 minutes ahead of Iran (UTC+3:30) in winter and equal in summer. It is 1 hour behind Pakistan (UTC+5) and 1 hour behind India (UTC+5:30).

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