Current local time in Jalalabad, Afghanistan
The live clock above shows the time in Jalalabad. Jalalabad is in the Asia/Kabul time zone, UTC+4:30 right now.
| Country | Afghanistan |
|---|---|
| Region | Nangarhar |
| Population | about 402,000 |
| Coordinates | 34.44° N, 70.44° E |
| Time zone | Asia/Kabul |
| Abbreviation | UTC+4:30 |
| UTC offset | UTC+4:30 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Jalalabad 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 | 5:52 AM | 5:59 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 4:36 AM | 7:03 PM | 14 h 27 min |
| September equinox | 5:35 AM | 5:46 PM | 12 h 10 min |
| December solstice | 6:50 AM | 4:41 PM | 9 h 50 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Jalalabad at about 11:57 AM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 12 minutes behind the sun, because Jalalabad sits at 70.4° E, while its time zone is centred on 67.5° E.
Jalalabad time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Jalalabad |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Jalalabad |
|---|---|---|
| Peshawar, Pakistan | 112 km (70 mi) | 0.5 hours ahead |
| Kabul | 115 km (72 mi) | same time |
| Kohat, Pakistan | 131 km (81 mi) | 0.5 hours ahead |
| Mardan, Pakistan | 150 km (93 mi) | 0.5 hours ahead |
| Bannu, Pakistan | 162 km (101 mi) | 0.5 hours ahead |
| Saidu, Pakistan | 179 km (111 mi) | 0.5 hours ahead |
| Ghazni | 210 km (131 mi) | same time |
| Baghlan | 246 km (153 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Afghanistan
Questions people ask
What time zone is Jalalabad in?
Jalalabad is in the Asia/Kabul time zone, UTC+4:30, all year.
Does Jalalabad have daylight saving time?
Jalalabad doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+4:30 all year.
Why isn't noon in Jalalabad when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Jalalabad's clocks follow a zone centred on 67.5° E, so on standard time they run about 12 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).