Mazari Sharif keeps UTC+4:30 all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Mazari Sharif and your time
Mazari Sharif at a glance
| Country | Afghanistan |
|---|---|
| Region | Balkh |
| Time zone | Asia/Kabul |
| UTC offset now | UTC+4:30 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 36.71° N, 67.11° E |
Time zone in Mazari Sharif
Local time in Mazari Sharif is UTC+4:30 year round, under the Asia/Kabul rules. Clocks have not changed for the seasons here since at least 1970.
Because UTC+4:30 ends in :30, a call booked on the hour in London or New York starts at half past the hour in Mazari Sharif.
All of Afghanistan keeps the same time, so Mazari Sharif reads the same clock as Kabul.
Clock changes in Mazari Sharif, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Mazari Sharif for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Mazari Sharif is
When it is 9:00 AM in Mazari Sharif, it is 11:30 PM (previous day) in New York, 3:30 PM in Sydney and 8:30 PM (previous day) in Los Angeles.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July | Shared office hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 9 h 30 min behind | 9 h 30 min behind | 8 h 30 min behind | None |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 12 h 30 min behind | 12 h 30 min behind | 11 h 30 min behind | None |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 4 h 30 min behind | 4 h 30 min behind | 3 h 30 min behind | 3 h 30 min |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 3 h 30 min behind | 3 h 30 min behind | 2 h 30 min behind | 4 h 30 min |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 30 min behind | 30 min behind | 30 min behind | 7 h 30 min |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 1 h ahead | 1 h ahead | 1 h ahead | 7 h |
| Singapore | --:-- | 3 h 30 min ahead | 3 h 30 min ahead | 3 h 30 min ahead | 4 h 30 min |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 4 h 30 min ahead | 4 h 30 min ahead | 4 h 30 min ahead | 3 h 30 min |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 6 h 30 min ahead | 6 h 30 min ahead | 5 h 30 min ahead | 1 h 30 min |
| UTC | --:-- | 4 h 30 min behind | 4 h 30 min behind | 4 h 30 min behind | 3 h 30 min |
Because Mazari Sharif keeps one offset all year, any change in the gap comes from the other city’s daylight saving time. Compare the January and July columns.
Shared office hours counts the time when the clock reads between 9 AM and 5 PM in both cities on the same day.
Daylight in Mazari Sharif
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Over the year, daylight in Mazari Sharif grows from 9 hours 39 minutes to 14 hours 41 minutes and back, a swing of 5 hours 2 minutes.
Daylight through the year in Mazari Sharif
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:06 AM | 6:13 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 4:43 AM | 7:24 PM | 14 h 41 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:50 AM | 5:57 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:11 AM | 4:49 PM | 9 h 39 min |
When the sun is highest in Mazari Sharif
Mazari Sharif lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:00 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Cities near Mazari Sharif
Distance is not the same as time: Termez (Uzbekistan) lies just 59 km (37 mi) away, yet its clock is 30 minutes ahead of Mazari Sharif.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balkh | 20 km (12 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Termez (Uzbekistan) | 59 km (37 mi) | --:-- | 30 min ahead |
| Kunduz | 156 km (97 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Baghlan | 157 km (97 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kurgan-Tyube (Tajikistan) | 194 km (120 mi) | --:-- | 30 min ahead |
| Dushanbe (Tajikistan) | 251 km (156 mi) | --:-- | 30 min ahead |
| Shahrisabz (Uzbekistan) | 262 km (163 mi) | --:-- | 30 min ahead |
| Qarshi (Uzbekistan) | 266 km (165 mi) | --:-- | 30 min ahead |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Mazari Sharif in?
Mazari Sharif uses the Asia/Kabul time zone, which is UTC+4:30 all year.
Does Mazari Sharif use daylight saving time?
No. Mazari Sharif stays on UTC+4:30 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Mazari Sharif and New York?
Mazari Sharif is 9 hours 30 minutes ahead of New York in January and 8 hours 30 minutes ahead of New York in July, because New York moves its clocks for daylight saving time and Mazari Sharif does not.
Is Mazari Sharif on the same time as Kabul?
Yes. Mazari Sharif and Kabul both use UTC+4:30 right now.
How long is the longest day in Mazari Sharif?
About 14 hours 41 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 39 minutes of daylight.
Time zone rules: IANA tz database, version 2026e. Place names and coordinates: GeoNames. Sunrise and sunset are calculated from the coordinates and can differ by a minute or two from local almanacs.