Current Time in Kandahār, Afghanistan 🇦🇫
Lat/Long: 31.61° N, 65.71° E
Elevation: 1,007 m above sea level
Population rank: #3 of 316 cities in Afghanistan by population
Province: Kandahar
Country: 🇦🇫 Afghanistan (Asia)
IANA Timezone: Asia/Kabul
Timezone: GMT+430
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Kandahār 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 Kandahār, Afghanistan, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Daylight Hours in Kandahār
Kandahār gets 14h 12m of daylight today. Sunrise in Kandahār is at 05:02 and sunset in Kandahār is at 19:14.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 05m near the December solstice to 14h 12m near the June solstice.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 18 Jun ● | 03:19 | 05:01 | 12:08 | 15:47 | 19:14 | 20:44 |
| Fri, 19 Jun | 03:19 | 05:02 | 12:08 | 15:47 | 19:14 | 20:44 |
| Sat, 20 Jun | 03:19 | 05:02 | 12:08 | 15:48 | 19:14 | 20:44 |
| Sun, 21 Jun | 03:19 | 05:02 | 12:08 | 15:48 | 19:15 | 20:45 |
| Mon, 22 Jun | 03:19 | 05:02 | 12:09 | 15:48 | 19:15 | 20:45 |
| Tue, 23 Jun | 03:20 | 05:02 | 12:09 | 15:48 | 19:15 | 20:45 |
| Wed, 24 Jun | 03:20 | 05:03 | 12:09 | 15:48 | 19:15 | 20:45 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Kandahār
Sunrise
in Kandahār
↑
5:02 AM
Sunset
in Kandahār
↓
7:14 PM
Day Length
14h 12m
Dawn
in Kandahār
4:33 AM
Dusk
in Kandahār
7:43 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Kandahār
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
15.5%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 09:32
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 22:22
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How Far Is Kandahār From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai | 1,244 km | WSW (238deg) |
| Mumbai | 1,568 km | SSE (151deg) |
| Moscow | 3,461 km | NNW (329deg) |
| Hong Kong | 4,873 km | E (90deg) |
| Singapore | 5,224 km | ESE (122deg) |
| Paris | 5,533 km | NW (310deg) |
| London | 5,688 km | NW (313deg) |
| Tokyo | 6,693 km | ENE (64deg) |
Kandahār's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Kandahār and you would surface in the open ocean, near 31.6deg S, 114.3deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kandahār
What time is it in Kandahār right now?
The current local time in Kandahār is 14:42 on Thursday, June 18, 2026. Kandahār follows the Asia/Kabul time zone.
What time zone is Kandahār in?
Kandahār 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 Kandahār?
Is Kandahār on daylight saving time right now?
No — Kandahār is not currently observing daylight saving time as of June 18, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Kandahār today?
Today in Kandahār: sunrise is at 05:02 and sunset is at 19:14, giving 14h 12m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Kandahār tonight?
The moon phase over Kandahār tonight is Waxing Crescent with 15.5% illumination.
What is solar time in Kandahār?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Kandahār, the clock is closely aligned with local solar time.