Current time in Afghanistan

02:12:23
Friday, October 30, 2026
UTC+4:30 7.5 hours ahead of Brasília Reference: Kabul
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Time zone of Afghanistan

The time in Afghanistan (Kabul) follows the Asia/Kabul time zone, currently UTC+4:30. 7.5 hours ahead of Brasília.

Afghanistan
02:12:23
Brasília
18:42:23

How to call or schedule a meeting with Afghanistan

When it is 9:00 in Brasília, it is 16:30 in Afghanistan; when it is 18:00 in Brasília, it is 01:30 (next day) there. The window where 9:00–18:00 working hours overlap on both sides runs from 09:00 to 10:30 Brasília time.

Afghanistan: sunrise today at 06:11 · sunset at 17:01 · see details

See also the world time table to compare several cities at once, the meeting planner and the time zones guide to understand how the difference is calculated.

Country facts

Capital
Kabul
Continent
Asia
Area
647,500 km² (250,001 sq mi)
Population
about 29 million inhabitants (old estimate, 2014)
Currency
Afghani (AFN)
Languages
Dari, Pashto, Uzbek, Turkmen
Calling code
+93
Internet domain
.af

Neighbouring countries and time difference right now

The difference compares each neighbour's time with the time in Afghanistan right now.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Brazil and Afghanistan?

7.5 hours ahead of Brasília at the moment. Because neither Brazil nor Afghanistan changes clocks during the year, the gap is the same all year.

What time zone is Afghanistan in?

Afghanistan follows Asia/Kabul, currently UTC+4:30. The reference location is Kabul.

Does Afghanistan have daylight saving time?

No. Under the current rules, Afghanistan does not change its clocks during the year.

What is the best time to call Afghanistan from Brazil?

Assuming 9:00–18:00 working hours on both sides, the shared window runs from 09:00 to 10:30 Brasília time (16:30 to 18:00 in Afghanistan).

What is the capital of Afghanistan?

The capital of Afghanistan is Kabul. The country covers about 647,500 km². Continent: Asia.

What currency and calling code does Afghanistan use?

The currency is the Afghani (AFN). To call from abroad, dial +93 before the number. Websites use the .af domain.