Current Time in Herāt, Afghanistan

5:16:02 AM

05:16:02

AFT (Afghanistan Time) · UTC+04:30

Asia/Kabul

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Time zone details

Herāt does not observe daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Herāt

Sunrise6:36 AMSolar noon12:05 PMSunset5:33 PM
Clock change statusNo clock changes are scheduled for Herāt in the next 12 monthsView scheduleWeather nowLoading current forecast…Forecast details

Location facts

Place

Country
Afghanistan
Administrative area
Herat
District
Herat District
Place type
City or town
Country currency
Afghan Afghani (AFN)

Practical

Country languages
Persian, Pashto, Uzbek, Turkmen
Dialing code
+93
Population
574,300
Elevation
Approximately 927 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates
34° 20' N / 62° 11' E
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Herāt follows the same clock and daylight-saving rules as Kabul

Popular conversions (current offsets)

Herāt to PKTTarget time 30 minutes aheadHerāt to GSTTarget time 30 minutes behindHerāt to AZTTarget time 30 minutes behindHerāt to UZTTarget time 30 minutes aheadHerāt to ALMTTarget time 30 minutes aheadHerāt to AMTTarget time 30 minutes behind

All times shown relative to Herāt local time

Clock changes in Herāt

2026

No clock or time-zone designation changes in 2026

Future clock changes, 2027–2030
Clock changes worldwide

Sun & Moon details

Sun

Sunrise
Solar noon
Sunset
Daylight duration
10 hr 56 min1 min 57 sec shorter than the previous day

Twilight

Civil twilight
–
Nautical twilight
–
Astronomical twilight
–
Full MoonMoon illumination98%
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Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
10 hr 56 min1 min 57 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(42.9° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk
–

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk
–
Astronomical dawn to dusk
–

Moon

Phase
Full Moon (98% illuminated)
Moonrise
Moonset
Previous principal phase
Full Moon — Monday, October 26, 2026 at
Next principal phase
Third Quarter — Monday, November 2, 2026 at

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local dateSunriseSunsetDay lengthDaily change
10 hr 56 min1 min 57 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 54 min1 min 56 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 52 min1 min 55 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 51 min1 min 55 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 49 min1 min 53 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 47 min1 min 53 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 45 min1 min 52 sec shorter than the previous day

Weather forecast for Herāt

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Plan around Herāt

Nearby scheduled airports for Herāt, Afghanistan

Herat - Khwaja Abdullah Ansari International AirportHEALarge airport · Serves Guzara15.6 km south

Source: OurAirports record · HEA / OAHR

About 15.6 km (9.7 mi) south of Herāt

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Nearby places

KarukhKarukh38 kmNE
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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Herāt in?
Herāt uses Afghanistan Time (AFT, UTC+4:30) all year. Its IANA time zone is Asia/Kabul.
When is the next clock change in Herāt?
No clock changes are scheduled for Herāt in the next 12 months
Does Herāt observe daylight saving time?
No. Herāt uses AFT (UTC+4:30) all year.
What is the UTC offset of Herāt?
Herāt is UTC+4:30 all year