Current Time in Kandahār, Afghanistan

3:40:59 AM

03:40:59

AFT (Afghanistan Time) · UTC+04:30

Asia/Kabul

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Time zone details

Kandahār does not observe daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Kandahār

Sunrise6:19 AMSolar noon11:51 AMSunset5:22 PM
Clock change statusNo clock changes are scheduled for Kandahār in the next 12 monthsView scheduleWeather nowLoading current forecast…Forecast details

Location facts

Place

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

Practical

Country languages
Persian, Pashto, Uzbek, Turkmen
Dialing code
+93
Population
523,300
Elevation
Approximately 1,007 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates
31° 36' N / 65° 42' E
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Kandahār follows the same clock and daylight-saving rules as Kabul

Popular conversions (current offsets)

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All times shown relative to Kandahār local time

Clock changes in Kandahār

2026

No clock or time-zone designation changes in 2026

Future clock changes, 2027–2030
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Sun & Moon details

Sun

Sunrise
Solar noon
Sunset
Daylight duration
11 hr 03 min1 min 45 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
11 hr 03 min1 min 45 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(45.6° 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
11 hr 03 min1 min 45 sec shorter than the previous day
11 hr 01 min1 min 44 sec shorter than the previous day
11 hr 00 min1 min 44 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 58 min1 min 43 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 56 min1 min 42 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 55 min1 min 41 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 53 min1 min 40 sec shorter than the previous day

Weather forecast for Kandahār

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Plan around Kandahār

Nearby scheduled airports for Kandahār, Afghanistan

Ahmad Shah Baba International AirportKDHLarge airport · Serves Kandahar17.7 km southeast

Source: OurAirports record · KDH / OAKN

About 17.7 km (11.0 mi) southeast of Kandahār

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Frequently asked questions

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