AFT to EST Time Converter

Convert Afghanistan Time (AFT) to Eastern Standard Time (EST). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 8h 30m behind.

Kabul · Afghanistan Time
15:40:48
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
GMT+4:30 · UTC+04:30
New York · Eastern Standard Time
07:10:48
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
EDT · UTC-04:00

Convert a specific time

From: AFT (Kabul)
To: EST (New York)
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Daylight Saving status right now

AFT (Afghanistan Time)
Observes DST
No
EST (Eastern Standard Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
Yes
Next fall back
2026-11-01
Offset shift
UTC-04:00 → UTC-05:00

Heads up: EST observes DST while AFT does not. The 8.5-hour difference shown above will shift by one hour when EST starts or ends DST.

When can AFT and EST meet?

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AFT
EST
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.
No overlap during strict 9-5 working hours; some flexibility needed.
If both sides are willing to extend to 8am-7pm, the available window is 17:00–18:00 AFT (08:30–09:30 EST).

Hour-by-hour AFT to EST conversion table

AFT time (Kabul)EST time (New York)Status
00:00 Tue15:30 MonEST working
01:00 Tue16:30 MonEST working
02:00 Tue17:30 MonOff-hours both sides
03:00 Tue18:30 MonOff-hours both sides
04:00 Tue19:30 MonOff-hours both sides
05:00 Tue20:30 MonOff-hours both sides
06:00 Tue21:30 MonOff-hours both sides
07:00 Tue22:30 MonOff-hours both sides
08:00 Tue23:30 MonOff-hours both sides
09:00 Tue00:30 TueAFT working
10:00 Tue01:30 TueAFT working
11:00 Tue02:30 TueAFT working
12:00 Tue03:30 TueAFT working
13:00 Tue04:30 TueAFT working
14:00 Tue05:30 TueAFT working
15:00 Tue06:30 TueAFT working
16:00 Tue07:30 TueAFT working
17:00 Tue08:30 TueOff-hours both sides
18:00 Tue09:30 TueEST working
19:00 Tue10:30 TueEST working
20:00 Tue11:30 TueEST working
21:00 Tue12:30 TueEST working
22:00 Tue13:30 TueEST working
23:00 Tue14:30 TueEST working

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
Eastern Standard Time (EST)
IANA identifier
America/New_York
Current UTC offset
UTC-04:00
Current abbreviation
EDT
Major cities in this zone
New YorkMiamiAtlantaBostonPhiladelphia

Sun today in Kabul and New York

New York
Sunrise
05:43
Sunset
20:04
Solar noon
12:53
Daylight
14h 20m

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Looking for local time? See time in Kabul or time in New York.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between AFT and EST right now?+
EST (Eastern Standard Time) is currently 8h 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 EST observe daylight saving time?+
AFT: does not observe daylight saving time. EST: observes daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between AFT and EST?+
Standard 9-5 hours do not overlap. Extending to 8am-7pm gives a window of 17:00–18:00 AFT (08:30–09:30 EST).
What time is it in New York when it is 12:00 noon in Kabul?+
When it is 12:00 Tue in Kabul (AFT), it is 03:30 Tue in New York (EST).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for AFT and EST?+
AFT maps to "Asia/Kabul" in the IANA database. EST maps to "America/New_York". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Kabul ahead of or behind New York?+
Whether Kabul (AFT) is ahead of or behind New York (EST) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now EST is 8h 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 EST?+
AFT is UTC+04:30 (GMT+4:30) and EST is UTC-04:00 (EDT). 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 EST?+
Not during a strict 9am-5pm window. If both sides flex to 8am-7pm, the available meeting window between AFT and EST is 17:00–18:00 AFT.