Current local time in Balkh, Afghanistan
The live clock above shows the time in Balkh. Balkh is in the Asia/Kabul time zone, UTC+4:30 right now.
| Country | Afghanistan |
|---|---|
| Region | Balkh |
| Population | about 147,000 |
| Coordinates | 36.75° N, 66.90° E |
| Time zone | Asia/Kabul |
| Abbreviation | UTC+4:30 |
| UTC offset | UTC+4:30 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Balkh doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+4:30 all year.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 6:06 AM | 6:13 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 4:43 AM | 7:24 PM | 14 h 40 min |
| September equinox | 5:49 AM | 6:00 PM | 12 h 11 min |
| December solstice | 7:11 AM | 4:49 PM | 9 h 38 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Balkh at about 12:11 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 2 minutes ahead of the sun, because Balkh sits at 66.9° E, while its time zone is centred on 67.5° E.
Balkh time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Balkh |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 9.5 hours behind in Jan, 8.5 hours behind in Jul | |
| Los Angeles | 12.5 hours behind in Jan, 11.5 hours behind in Jul | |
| London | 4.5 hours behind in Jan, 3.5 hours behind in Jul | |
| Paris | 3.5 hours behind in Jan, 2.5 hours behind in Jul | |
| Dubai | 0.5 hours behind | |
| Mumbai | 1 hour ahead | |
| Shanghai | 3.5 hours ahead | |
| Tokyo | 4.5 hours ahead | |
| Sydney | 6.5 hours ahead in Jan, 5.5 hours ahead in Jul |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Balkh |
|---|---|---|
| Mazar-e Sharif | 19 km (12 mi) | same time |
| Termiz, Uzbekistan | 63 km (39 mi) | 0.5 hours ahead |
| Baghlan | 175 km (109 mi) | same time |
| Kondoz | 176 km (109 mi) | same time |
| Denow, Uzbekistan | 191 km (119 mi) | 0.5 hours ahead |
| Qurghonteppa, Tajikistan | 205 km (127 mi) | 0.5 hours ahead |
| Meymaneh | 211 km (131 mi) | same time |
| Qarshi, Uzbekistan | 255 km (158 mi) | 0.5 hours ahead |
Other cities in Afghanistan
Questions people ask
What time zone is Balkh in?
Balkh is in the Asia/Kabul time zone, UTC+4:30, all year.
Does Balkh have daylight saving time?
Balkh doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+4:30 all year.
Why isn't noon in Balkh when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Balkh's clocks follow a zone centred on 67.5° E, so on standard time they run about 2 minutes ahead of the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).