Does Herāt observe daylight saving time?

No. Herāt stays on UTC+04:30 all year, and no clock change is scheduled in the next 12 months.

What is the time difference between Herāt and London?

London is 4 hours 30 minutes behind Herāt right now. During the year the gap varies between 3 hours 30 minutes and 4 hours 30 minutes, because London changes its clocks for daylight saving time.

When do working hours in Herāt overlap with New York and London?

New York's 09:00–17:00 does not overlap Herāt's working day; London's 09:00–17:00 overlaps Herāt's for 3 hours 30 minutes today (13:30–17:00 Herāt time).

Current Time in Herāt, Afghanistan — AFT

UTC+04:30No clock changesAsia/Kabul

Herāt, Afghanistan

12:47:26 AM

Friday, November 6, 2026

Quick answer

The current time in Herāt, Afghanistan is 12:47 AM on Friday, November 6, 2026. Herāt is on AFT (UTC+04:30) all year; no clock change is scheduled in the next 12 months.

Pronunciation

Herāt

Time zone and daylight saving time in Herāt

Time zone (IANA): Asia/Kabul
Current offset: AFT (UTC+04:30)
Daylight saving: No clock changes

Herāt does not change its clocks: it stays on UTC+04:30 all year.

Afghanistan adopted UTC+4:30 in 1944/45 and has retained this half-hour offset without DST ever since. Source: IANA tz database

Sun & twilight

Today

Sunrise

06:45 AM

Sunset

05:23 PM

Day length

10h 38m

Solar noon (sun highest): 12:04 PM

Daylight on the solstices

December solstice (December 21, 2026): 9h 51m
June solstice (June 21, 2027): 14h 27m

Time difference and working-hours overlap

Today's values; working day 09:00–17:00 in both places.

City	Local time	Difference	Their 09:00–17:00 in Herāt	Overlap with Herāt
New York	15:17	−9 h 30 min	18:30–02:30	None
London	20:17	−4 h 30 min	13:30–21:30	3 h 30 min (13:30–17:00)
Berlin	21:17	−3 h 30 min	12:30–20:30	4 h 30 min (12:30–17:00)
Paris	21:17	−3 h 30 min	12:30–20:30	4 h 30 min (12:30–17:00)
Dubai	00:17	−30 min	09:30–17:30	7 h 30 min (09:30–17:00)
Mumbai	01:47	+1 h	08:00–16:00	7 h (09:00–16:00)

Airports near Herāt

Kabul International Airport KBL643 km straight-line

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Herāt observe daylight saving time?: No. Herāt stays on UTC+04:30 all year, and no clock change is scheduled in the next 12 months.
What is the time difference between Herāt and London?: London is 4 hours 30 minutes behind Herāt right now. During the year the gap varies between 3 hours 30 minutes and 4 hours 30 minutes, because London changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
When do working hours in Herāt overlap with New York and London?: New York's 09:00–17:00 does not overlap Herāt's working day; London's 09:00–17:00 overlaps Herāt's for 3 hours 30 minutes today (13:30–17:00 Herāt time).

Time in other cities, compared with Herāt

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