Time Now in Balkh, Afghanistan 🇦🇫
Lat/Long: 36.76° N, 66.9° E
Elevation: 348 m above sea level
Population rank: #8 of 316 cities in Afghanistan by population
Province: Balkh
Country: 🇦🇫 Afghanistan (Asia)
IANA Timezone: Asia/Kabul
Timezone: GMT+430
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Balkh keeps its clocks on UTC+4:30, in the Asia/Kabul time zone. Balkh does not observe daylight saving time, so this offset holds all year. Today runs to about 14 hours of daylight. This is the kind of seasonal swing that defines the temperate mid-latitudes. Balkh stands at an elevated 348 m above the sea. Balkh is fairly isolated: even Dubai lies some 1694 km off. A major centre in Afghanistan, Balkh keeps a busy schedule across its time zone.
Balkh gets 14h 19m of daylight today, with sunrise at 04:58 and sunset at 19:18.
Time & Daylight in Balkh
Daylight Hours in Balkh
Balkh gets 14h 20m of daylight today. Sunrise in Balkh is at 04:58 and sunset in Balkh is at 19:18.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 38m near the December solstice to 14h 40m near the June solstice.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 20 Jul ● | 03:09 | 04:58 | 12:08 | 15:59 | 19:19 | 20:49 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 03:10 | 04:59 | 12:08 | 15:59 | 19:18 | 20:48 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 03:11 | 04:59 | 12:08 | 15:59 | 19:17 | 20:47 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 03:12 | 05:00 | 12:08 | 15:58 | 19:17 | 20:47 |
| Fri, 24 Jul | 03:13 | 05:01 | 12:08 | 15:58 | 19:16 | 20:46 |
| Sat, 25 Jul | 03:14 | 05:02 | 12:08 | 15:58 | 19:15 | 20:45 |
| Sun, 26 Jul | 03:16 | 05:02 | 12:08 | 15:58 | 19:14 | 20:44 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Balkh
Sunrise
in Balkh
↑
4:58 AM
Sunset
in Balkh
↓
7:18 PM
Day Length
14h 19m
Dawn
in Balkh
4:28 AM
Dusk
in Balkh
7:48 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Balkh
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
38.6%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 12:26
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 22:38
Distances & Clock Changes in Balkh
How Far Is Balkh From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai | 1,694 km | SW (224deg) |
| Mumbai | 2,051 km | SSE (162deg) |
| Moscow | 3,045 km | NW (323deg) |
| Hong Kong | 4,792 km | E (96deg) |
| Paris | 5,268 km | NW (306deg) |
| London | 5,390 km | NW (310deg) |
| Singapore | 5,462 km | SE (127deg) |
| Tokyo | 6,358 km | ENE (67deg) |
Balkh's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Balkh and you would surface in the open ocean, near 36.8deg S, 113.1deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Balkh
What time is it in Balkh right now?
The current local time in Balkh is 12:01 on Monday, July 20, 2026. Balkh follows the Asia/Kabul time zone.
What time zone is Balkh in?
Balkh runs on the Asia/Kabul IANA time zone (UTC+4:30), the same zone used across the surrounding region, with the clocks shifting automatically whenever daylight saving is in force.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Balkh?
Is Balkh on daylight saving time right now?
No — Balkh is not currently observing daylight saving time as of July 20, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Balkh today?
Balkh sees sunrise at 04:58 and sunset at 19:18 today, giving 14h 19m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Balkh tonight?
The moon phase over Balkh tonight is Waxing Crescent with 38.6% illumination.
What is solar time in Balkh?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Balkh, the clock is closely aligned with local solar time.