Current local time in Balkh, Afghanistan
UTC+04:30 · UTC+04:30 · Afghanistan Time
About Balkh
Balkh, Afghanistan uses the Afghanistan Time time zone (Asia/Kabul), currently UTC+04:30. Population: about 114,883.
| Country: | Afghanistan |
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| Coordinates: | 36°45′N / 66°54′E |
| Population: | 114,883 |
| Currency: | Afghan afghani (AFN) |
| Languages: | Dari, Pashto, Turkmen |
| Country calling code: | +93 |
Time zone in Balkh
| IANA time zone: | Asia/Kabul |
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| Time zone name: | Afghanistan Time (UTC+04:30) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC+04:30 |
| UTC time now: |
Daylight saving time
Balkh does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+04:30 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Balkh today
| Sunrise: | 06:15 |
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| Sunset: | 17:18 |
| Solar noon: | 11:47 |
| Day length: | 11h 03m |
| Civil twilight: | 05:49 – 17:45 |
Calculated for 2026-10-21 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (UTC+04:30) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Balkh
- London+3:30 hBalkh is 3 hours 30 minutes ahead of London
- New York+8:30 hBalkh is 8 hours 30 minutes ahead of New York
- Abuja+3:30 hBalkh is 3 hours 30 minutes ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Balkh time
What time zone is Balkh in?
Balkh uses the IANA time zone Asia/Kabul (Afghanistan Time). The current offset is UTC+04:30.
Does Balkh observe daylight saving time?
Balkh does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+04:30 all year.
What is the time difference between Balkh and London?
Right now Balkh is 3 hours 30 minutes ahead of London. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Balkh and New York?
Right now Balkh is 8 hours 30 minutes ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.