AFT to CET Time Converter

Convert Afghanistan Time (AFT) to Central European Time (CET). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 2h 30m behind.

Kabul · Afghanistan Time
07:34:24
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
GMT+4:30 · UTC+04:30
Paris · Central European Time
05:04:24
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
GMT+2 · UTC+02:00

Convert a specific time

From: AFT (Kabul)
To: CET (Paris)
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Daylight Saving status right now

AFT (Afghanistan Time)
Observes DST
No
CET (Central European Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
Yes
Next fall back
2026-10-25
Offset shift
UTC+02:00 → UTC+01:00

Heads up: CET observes DST while AFT does not. The 2.5-hour difference shown above will shift by one hour when CET starts or ends DST.

When can AFT and CET meet?

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AFT
CET
Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
Off-hours
Columns are hours of the day in Kabul (AFT). Each row shows the local working-hours state in that zone for the same moment in time.
5 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours.
Best meeting window: 12:00–16:00 AFT (09:30–13:30 CET).

Hour-by-hour AFT to CET conversion table

AFT time (Kabul)CET time (Paris)Status
00:00 Wed21:30 TueOff-hours both sides
01:00 Wed22:30 TueOff-hours both sides
02:00 Wed23:30 TueOff-hours both sides
03:00 Wed00:30 WedOff-hours both sides
04:00 Wed01:30 WedOff-hours both sides
05:00 Wed02:30 WedOff-hours both sides
06:00 Wed03:30 WedOff-hours both sides
07:00 Wed04:30 WedOff-hours both sides
08:00 Wed05:30 WedOff-hours both sides
09:00 Wed06:30 WedAFT working
10:00 Wed07:30 WedAFT working
11:00 Wed08:30 WedAFT working
12:00 Wed09:30 WedBoth at work
13:00 Wed10:30 WedBoth at work
14:00 Wed11:30 WedBoth at work
15:00 Wed12:30 WedBoth at work
16:00 Wed13:30 WedBoth at work
17:00 Wed14:30 WedCET working
18:00 Wed15:30 WedCET working
19:00 Wed16:30 WedCET working
20:00 Wed17:30 WedOff-hours both sides
21:00 Wed18:30 WedOff-hours both sides
22:00 Wed19:30 WedOff-hours both sides
23:00 Wed20:30 WedOff-hours both sides

Times computed for today in each zone using the IANA time zone database. The conversion accounts for daylight saving time wherever applicable.

About these time zones

Afghanistan Time (AFT)
IANA identifier
Asia/Kabul
Current UTC offset
UTC+04:30
Current abbreviation
GMT+4:30
Major cities in this zone
Kabul
Central European Time (CET)
IANA identifier
Europe/Paris
Current UTC offset
UTC+02:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+2
Major cities in this zone
ParisLyonMarseille

Sun today in Kabul and Paris

Paris
Sunrise
06:13
Sunset
21:23
Solar noon
13:48
Daylight
15h 10m

Related converters

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Looking for local time? See time in Kabul or time in Paris.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between AFT and CET right now?+
CET (Central European Time) is currently 2h 30m behind AFT (Afghanistan Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does AFT or CET observe daylight saving time?+
AFT: does not observe daylight saving time. CET: observes daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between AFT and CET?+
The strongest overlap is 12:00–16:00 AFT (09:30–13:30 CET), giving 5 hours when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in Paris when it is 12:00 noon in Kabul?+
When it is 12:00 Wed in Kabul (AFT), it is 09:30 Wed in Paris (CET).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for AFT and CET?+
AFT maps to "Asia/Kabul" in the IANA database. CET maps to "Europe/Paris". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Kabul ahead of or behind Paris?+
Whether Kabul (AFT) is ahead of or behind Paris (CET) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now CET is 2h 30m behind AFT. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for AFT and CET?+
AFT is UTC+04:30 (GMT+4:30) and CET is UTC+02:00 (GMT+2). Both offsets shift by one hour when the corresponding region enters or exits daylight saving time, so the live values on this page are the source of truth.
Can I schedule meetings during business hours for both AFT and CET?+
Yes. There are 5 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 12:00–16:00 AFT.