Current Time in Herāt, Afghanistan 🇦🇫
Lat/Long: 34.35° N, 62.2° E
Elevation: 927 m above sea level
Population rank: #2 of 316 cities in Afghanistan by population
Province: Herat
Country: 🇦🇫 Afghanistan (Asia)
IANA Timezone: Asia/Kabul
Solar time: clocks run about 20m ahead of the sun
Timezone: GMT+430
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Herāt is in the Asia/Kabul time zone (UTC+4:30). Daylight saving time is not currently in effect. Use this page to check the exact local time in Herāt, Afghanistan, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Daylight Hours in Herāt
Herāt gets 14h 27m of daylight today. Sunrise in Herāt is at 05:09 and sunset in Herāt is at 19:35.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 51m near the December solstice to 14h 27m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Herāt and Major Cities
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 18 Jun ● | 03:19 | 05:08 | 12:22 | 16:08 | 19:35 | 21:05 |
| Fri, 19 Jun | 03:19 | 05:08 | 12:22 | 16:08 | 19:35 | 21:05 |
| Sat, 20 Jun | 03:20 | 05:09 | 12:22 | 16:08 | 19:36 | 21:06 |
| Sun, 21 Jun | 03:20 | 05:09 | 12:22 | 16:08 | 19:36 | 21:06 |
| Mon, 22 Jun | 03:20 | 05:09 | 12:23 | 16:09 | 19:36 | 21:06 |
| Tue, 23 Jun | 03:20 | 05:09 | 12:23 | 16:09 | 19:36 | 21:06 |
| Wed, 24 Jun | 03:21 | 05:10 | 12:23 | 16:09 | 19:37 | 21:07 |
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Moon Phases & Times for Herāt
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How Far Is Herāt From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai | 1,216 km | SW (215deg) |
| Mumbai | 1,999 km | SE (145deg) |
| Moscow | 3,032 km | NNW (329deg) |
| Paris | 5,087 km | NW (307deg) |
| Hong Kong | 5,202 km | E (91deg) |
| London | 5,241 km | NW (311deg) |
| Singapore | 5,663 km | ESE (121deg) |
| Tokyo | 6,856 km | ENE (64deg) |
Herāt's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Herāt and you would surface in the open ocean, near 34.4deg S, 117.8deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Herāt
What time is it in Herāt right now?
The current local time in Herāt is 14:52 on Thursday, June 18, 2026. Herāt follows the Asia/Kabul time zone.
What time zone is Herāt in?
Herāt uses the Asia/Kabul IANA time zone (UTC+4:30). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Herāt?
Is Herāt on daylight saving time right now?
No — Herāt is not currently observing daylight saving time as of June 18, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Herāt today?
Today in Herāt: sunrise is at 05:09 and sunset is at 19:35, giving 14h 26m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Herāt tonight?
The moon phase over Herāt tonight is Waxing Crescent with 15.5% illumination.
What is solar time in Herāt?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Herāt, clocks run about 20m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.