Time Now in Qarqīn, Afghanistan 🇦🇫
Lat/Long: 37.42° N, 66.04° E
Elevation: 263 m above sea level
Population rank: #50 of 316 cities in Afghanistan by population
Province: Jowzjan
Country: 🇦🇫 Afghanistan (Asia)
IANA Timezone: Asia/Kabul
Timezone: +0430
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Local time in Qarqīn runs on a UTC+4:30 offset (Asia/Kabul). Qarqīn does not observe daylight saving time, so this offset holds all year. The sun is up for only about 11 hours today. This is the kind of seasonal swing that defines the temperate mid-latitudes. Its elevation is a gentle 263 m. Qarqīn is fairly isolated: even Dubai lies some 1698 km off. Qarqīn is a significant city in Afghanistan, worth timing right for calls and travel.
Qarqīn gets 11h 26m of daylight today, with sunrise at 06:09 and sunset at 17:35.
Time & Daylight in Qarqīn
Daylight Hours in Qarqīn
Qarqīn gets 11h 27m of daylight today. Sunrise in Qarqīn is at 06:09 and sunset in Qarqīn is at 17:35.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 34m near the December solstice to 14h 44m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Qarqīn and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Qarqīn right now.
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Weather in Qarqīn
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Prayer Times in Qarqīn
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 10 Oct ● | 04:39 | 06:08 | 11:53 | 15:07 | 17:37 | 19:07 |
| Sun, 11 Oct | 04:40 | 06:09 | 11:52 | 15:05 | 17:35 | 19:05 |
| Mon, 12 Oct | 04:41 | 06:10 | 11:52 | 15:04 | 17:34 | 19:04 |
| Tue, 13 Oct | 04:42 | 06:11 | 11:52 | 15:03 | 17:32 | 19:02 |
| Wed, 14 Oct | 04:43 | 06:12 | 11:51 | 15:02 | 17:31 | 19:01 |
| Thu, 15 Oct | 04:44 | 06:13 | 11:51 | 15:01 | 17:30 | 19:00 |
| Fri, 16 Oct | 04:44 | 06:14 | 11:51 | 15:00 | 17:28 | 18:58 |
14-day Forecast for Qarqīn
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Qarqīn
Sunrise
in Qarqīn
↑
6:09 AM
Sunset
in Qarqīn
↓
5:35 PM
Day Length
11h 26m
Dawn
in Qarqīn
5:42 AM
Dusk
in Qarqīn
6:02 PM
Moon Phases & Times for Qarqīn
Current Phase
New Moon
Illumination
0.4%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 06:47
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 17:09
Distances & Clock Changes in Qarqīn
How Far Is Qarqīn From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai | 1,698 km | SW (220deg) |
| Mumbai | 2,145 km | SSE (160deg) |
| Moscow | 2,941 km | NW (323deg) |
| Hong Kong | 4,876 km | E (96deg) |
| Paris | 5,163 km | NW (306deg) |
| London | 5,284 km | NW (309deg) |
| Singapore | 5,567 km | SE (127deg) |
| Tokyo | 6,400 km | ENE (67deg) |
Qarqīn's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Qarqīn and you would surface in the open ocean, near 37.4deg S, 114.0deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Qarqīn
What time is it in Qarqīn right now?
The current local time in Qarqīn is 07:45 on Saturday, October 10, 2026. Qarqīn follows the Asia/Kabul time zone.
What time zone is Qarqīn in?
Qarqīn uses the Asia/Kabul IANA time zone (UTC+04:30). 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 Qarqīn?
Is Qarqīn on daylight saving time right now?
No. Daylight saving time is not in effect in Qarqīn as of October 10, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Qarqīn today?
Qarqīn sees sunrise at 06:09 and sunset at 17:35 today, giving 11h 26m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Qarqīn tonight?
The moon phase over Qarqīn tonight is New Moon with 0.4% illumination.
What is solar time in Qarqīn?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Qarqīn, the clock is closely aligned with local solar time.