Current local time in Mazar-e Sharif, Afghanistan
The live clock above shows the time in Mazar-e Sharif. Mazar-e Sharif is in the Asia/Kabul time zone, UTC+4:30 right now.
| Country | Afghanistan |
|---|---|
| Region | Balkh |
| Population | about 365,000 |
| Coordinates | 36.70° N, 67.10° E |
| Time zone | Asia/Kabul |
| Abbreviation | UTC+4:30 |
| UTC offset | UTC+4:30 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Mazar-e Sharif 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 | 6:05 AM | 6:12 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 4:43 AM | 7:23 PM | 14 h 40 min |
| September equinox | 5:49 AM | 6:00 PM | 12 h 11 min |
| December solstice | 7:10 AM | 4:48 PM | 9 h 38 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Mazar-e Sharif at about 12:10 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 2 minutes ahead of the sun, because Mazar-e Sharif sits at 67.1° E, while its time zone is centred on 67.5° E.
Mazar-e Sharif time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Mazar-e Sharif |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Mazar-e Sharif |
|---|---|---|
| Balkh | 19 km (12 mi) | same time |
| Termiz, Uzbekistan | 61 km (38 mi) | 0.5 hours ahead |
| Baghlan | 156 km (97 mi) | same time |
| Kondoz | 158 km (98 mi) | same time |
| Denow, Uzbekistan | 189 km (117 mi) | 0.5 hours ahead |
| Qurghonteppa, Tajikistan | 195 km (121 mi) | 0.5 hours ahead |
| Meymaneh | 226 km (140 mi) | same time |
| Dushanbe, Tajikistan | 254 km (158 mi) | 0.5 hours ahead |
Other cities in Afghanistan
Questions people ask
What time zone is Mazar-e Sharif in?
Mazar-e Sharif is in the Asia/Kabul time zone, UTC+4:30, all year.
Does Mazar-e Sharif have daylight saving time?
Mazar-e Sharif doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+4:30 all year.
Why isn't noon in Mazar-e Sharif when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Mazar-e Sharif'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).