Current local time in Ghazni, Afghanistan
The live clock above shows the time in Ghazni. Ghazni is in the Asia/Kabul time zone, UTC+4:30 right now.
| Country | Afghanistan |
|---|---|
| Region | Ghazni |
| Population | about 130,000 |
| Coordinates | 33.56° N, 68.42° E |
| Time zone | Asia/Kabul |
| Abbreviation | UTC+4:30 |
| UTC offset | UTC+4:30 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Ghazni 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 | 6:00 AM | 6:07 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 4:46 AM | 7:09 PM | 14 h 22 min |
| September equinox | 5:44 AM | 5:54 PM | 12 h 10 min |
| December solstice | 6:56 AM | 4:51 PM | 9 h 55 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Ghazni at about 12:05 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 4 minutes behind the sun, because Ghazni sits at 68.4° E, while its time zone is centred on 67.5° E.
Ghazni time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Ghazni |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Ghazni |
|---|---|---|
| Kabul | 127 km (79 mi) | same time |
| Jalalabad | 210 km (131 mi) | same time |
| Bannu, Pakistan | 213 km (132 mi) | 0.5 hours ahead |
| Kohat, Pakistan | 279 km (174 mi) | 0.5 hours ahead |
| Baghlan | 288 km (179 mi) | same time |
| Peshawar, Pakistan | 292 km (182 mi) | 0.5 hours ahead |
| Kandahar | 335 km (208 mi) | same time |
| Mardan, Pakistan | 342 km (212 mi) | 0.5 hours ahead |
Other cities in Afghanistan
Questions people ask
What time zone is Ghazni in?
Ghazni is in the Asia/Kabul time zone, UTC+4:30, all year.
Does Ghazni have daylight saving time?
Ghazni doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+4:30 all year.
Why isn't noon in Ghazni when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Ghazni's clocks follow a zone centred on 67.5° E, so on standard time they run about 4 minutes behind the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).