Time zone · Asia
AFT
Afghanistan Time
Afghanistan Time zone is one of just a handful with a unique UTC+04:30 offset, giving it a distinctive place on the global clock. With no daylight saving changes, it offers a consistent and predictable rhythm for daily life and international coordination.
Sunday, May 31, 2026
Current offset
UTC+04:30
Standard · +0430
Daylight saving
Not observed
Year-round standard time
IANA zones
1
None observe daylight saving
DST offset
—
No summer variant
About AFT
A fixed, year-round offset.
Afghanistan Time zone is one of just a handful with a unique UTC+04:30 offset, giving it a distinctive place on the global clock. With no daylight saving changes, it offers a consistent and predictable rhythm for daily life and international coordination.
IANA zones · the technical identifiers
The zone that resolve to AFT.
For software, always store the IANA identifier — never the abbreviation alone. The database keeps these zones distinct because their rules can, and historically did, diverge.
Cities currently on AFT
The same hour, city by city.
1 city · all UTC+04:30
Where AFT is used
One country.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about AFT, daylight saving, and how to handle it in software. Can't find what you need? Email [email protected].
- Why does Afghanistan use a 30-minute offset?
- Afghanistan's UTC+04:30 offset is a legacy of its geographic position and historical timekeeping, placing it neatly between neighboring time zones.
- How many countries use a 30-minute time zone offset?
- Very few countries use 30-minute offsets; notable examples include Afghanistan, Iran, India, and Myanmar, making these time zones quite rare globally.
- Is Afghanistan Time the same as neighboring countries?
- No, Afghanistan's UTC+04:30 differs from Pakistan's UTC+05:00 and Iran's UTC+03:30, creating interesting time differences across short distances.
- Does Afghanistan ever observe daylight saving time?
- No, Afghanistan has never observed daylight saving time, maintaining a consistent UTC+04:30 offset year-round.
- What makes Afghanistan Time unique?
- Afghanistan Time is one of only a few time zones worldwide with a 30-minute offset, making it distinctive in global timekeeping.
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