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Time in Kandahar, Afghanistan now
MidnightWednesday, July 1, 2026Week 27Today: International Chicken Wing Day
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Kandahar on the map
- Kandahar is a city in Kandahar, Afghanistan.
- Latitude: 31.6133. Longitude: 65.7101
- Timezone: Asia/Kabul
Time zone info for Kandahar
UTC+4:30
Asia/Kabul
Kandahar follows Asia/Kabul. The local time is calculated from IANA time zone data.
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About this Kandahar time page
This Kandahar page combines live clock output with timezone, offset, holiday, and daylight context so the page is useful beyond a single timestamp.
Displayed local time follows the IANA timezone identifier assigned to this page and updates live in the browser.
Weather context uses Open-Meteo. Sunrise, sunset, and day-length details are shown as informational timing context.
Calendar and next-holiday data use normalized HolidayFinder coverage with a date-holidays fallback. Regional holiday matches can also include Kandahar where source coverage is available.
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Weather in Kandahar now
Sunrise, sunset, day length and solar time for Kandahar
- Sunrise: 04:59
- Sunset: 19:01
- Day length: 14h 2m
- Solar noon: 12:00
- The solar values are estimated from latitude and day of year.
A clearer way to check the time in Kandahar
The current time in Kandahar is 00:57:21 on Wednesday, July 1, 2026. If you are checking the city before a call, a handoff, a trip, or a timed release, the live clock above is more useful than a static conversion because it keeps the local hour, the date, and the active zone label together.
That extra context matters because people usually are not searching out of curiosity. They are trying to work out whether now is a sensible hour in Kandahar, whether the wider Kandahar schedule matches the city, or whether they should zoom out to Afghanistan before making a plan.
For a long-tail city page, the job is even simpler: answer the live time question cleanly, keep the local date visible, and make it easy to step out to nearby places if the wider region matters more than the single city.
Kandahar time zone and UTC/GMT offset
This page uses Asia/Kabul as the official time zone for Kandahar. Right now the active label is GMT+4:30, and the current UTC or GMT offset is GMT+4:30. Those two details are the quickest way to understand the city clock without memorizing a rule.
A live label is safer than relying on a fixed abbreviation copied from a generic guide. Some places move with seasonal clock changes and some do not. Showing the active abbreviation and the live offset removes that ambiguity whether the city is stable all year or changes partway through it.
If you also track time in Kabul, time in Ghazni, and time in Chaman, those pages are useful cross-checks because they share the same active zone today, even if the cities themselves are far apart.
Kandahar clock, zone, and daylight
Kandahar time right now
The live clock shows 00:57:21 in Kandahar, alongside the local date of Wednesday, July 1, 2026. That makes it useful for calls, countdowns, sign-ins, and anything else where minutes and seconds matter.
Kandahar time zone
Kandahar follows Asia/Kabul. The active abbreviation shown on this page is GMT+4:30, and the live GMT or UTC offset is GMT+4:30.
Kandahar daylight today
Today, sunrise is 04:59, sunset is 19:01, and estimated day length is 14h 2m. Solar noon is around 12:00.
Where to go after the Kandahar clock
More clocks in Kandahar
For a wider regional picture, it helps to keep time in ‘Abdul Qudūs Khān Kêlay, time in ‘Ayūbzī, and time in Ākhūndzādah Sāḩib Kêlay nearby. Those pages sit inside current local time in Kandahar and make it easier to see whether the issue is local to one city or shared across the region.
Same-timezone references
If the map matters less than the clock rule itself, time in Kabul, time in Ghazni, and time in Chaman are useful reference points because they share GMT+4:30 right now.
Compare Kandahar with another place
When the real question is the gap rather than the local hour, open the compare tool or jump straight to time in Mumbai, time in São Paulo, and time in Buenos Aires. That is usually faster than doing the offset in your head.
When it helps to watch Kandahar time live
A one-time conversion is fine if you are planning well ahead. A live city page is better when the answer needs to stay correct while you are still acting on it, especially because the local date, active zone label, and seconds remain visible.
- Family and friends: The simplest use case is often the real one: checking whether now is a reasonable hour before you call, message, or expect a reply.
- Regional travel: A live city page is more helpful than a rough conversion when you are dealing with departures, pickups, local bookings, or the start of the next day.
- Workday timing: A city clock helps with shifts, school starts, local appointments, and service windows that are easy to misread from another region.
- Nearby comparisons: If the question grows beyond one city, the quickest next step is usually to open nearby references such as time in ‘Abdul Qudūs Khān Kêlay and time in ‘Ayūbzī.
Why daylight context matters in Kandahar
Today in Kandahar, sunrise is 04:59, sunset is 19:01, and estimated day length is 14h 2m. Solar noon lands around 12:00.
That daylight context matters more than people expect. The local hour answers one question; sunrise, sunset, and the date help explain whether the city is starting its day, fully inside it, or already winding down.
Kandahar time FAQ
What time is it in Kandahar right now?
The live clock at the top of the page shows the current time in Kandahar right now and keeps updating automatically, so you do not need to refresh the page to keep it accurate.
What time zone does Kandahar use?
Kandahar uses Asia/Kabul. The active abbreviation on this page is GMT+4:30, which is more useful than assuming a fixed year-round label.
What is the GMT or UTC offset in Kandahar right now?
The current GMT or UTC offset shown for Kandahar is GMT+4:30. That value is useful when you need a quick comparison with another city or time zone.
Does this page help with nearby places too?
Yes. If the city page is too narrow for your question, step up to current local time in Kandahar or open nearby references such as time in ‘Abdul Qudūs Khān Kêlay, time in ‘Ayūbzī, and time in Ākhūndzādah Sāḩib Kêlay.
How do I compare Kandahar with another city?
The quickest route is the compare tool, especially if you are checking a gap that may shift with seasonal clock changes. The same page also links directly to useful comparisons such as time in Mumbai and time in São Paulo.
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