AFT to IST Time Converter

Convert Afghanistan Time (AFT) to India Standard Time (IST). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 1 hour ahead.

Kabul · Afghanistan Time
08:23:46
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
GMT+4:30 · UTC+04:30
Mumbai · India Standard Time
09:23:46
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
GMT+5:30 · UTC+05:30

Convert a specific time

From: AFT (Kabul)
To: IST (Mumbai)
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Daylight Saving status right now

AFT (Afghanistan Time)
Observes DST
No
IST (India Standard Time)
Observes DST
No

When can AFT and IST meet?

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AFT
IST
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.
7 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours.
Best meeting window: 09:00–15:00 AFT (10:00–16:00 IST).

Hour-by-hour AFT to IST conversion table

AFT time (Kabul)IST time (Mumbai)Status
00:00 Wed01:00 WedOff-hours both sides
01:00 Wed02:00 WedOff-hours both sides
02:00 Wed03:00 WedOff-hours both sides
03:00 Wed04:00 WedOff-hours both sides
04:00 Wed05:00 WedOff-hours both sides
05:00 Wed06:00 WedOff-hours both sides
06:00 Wed07:00 WedOff-hours both sides
07:00 Wed08:00 WedOff-hours both sides
08:00 Wed09:00 WedIST working
09:00 Wed10:00 WedBoth at work
10:00 Wed11:00 WedBoth at work
11:00 Wed12:00 WedBoth at work
12:00 Wed13:00 WedBoth at work
13:00 Wed14:00 WedBoth at work
14:00 Wed15:00 WedBoth at work
15:00 Wed16:00 WedBoth at work
16:00 Wed17:00 WedAFT working
17:00 Wed18:00 WedOff-hours both sides
18:00 Wed19:00 WedOff-hours both sides
19:00 Wed20:00 WedOff-hours both sides
20:00 Wed21:00 WedOff-hours both sides
21:00 Wed22:00 WedOff-hours both sides
22:00 Wed23:00 WedOff-hours both sides
23:00 Wed00:00 ThuOff-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
India Standard Time (IST)
IANA identifier
Asia/Kolkata
Current UTC offset
UTC+05:30
Current abbreviation
GMT+5:30
Major cities in this zone
MumbaiNew DelhiBangaloreChennaiKolkata

Sun today in Kabul and Mumbai

Mumbai
Sunrise
06:06
Sunset
19:06
Solar noon
12:36
Daylight
13h 0m

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between AFT and IST right now?+
IST (India Standard Time) is currently 1 hour ahead AFT (Afghanistan Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does AFT or IST observe daylight saving time?+
AFT: does not observe daylight saving time. IST: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between AFT and IST?+
The strongest overlap is 09:00–15:00 AFT (10:00–16:00 IST), giving 7 hours when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in Mumbai when it is 12:00 noon in Kabul?+
When it is 12:00 Wed in Kabul (AFT), it is 13:00 Wed in Mumbai (IST).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for AFT and IST?+
AFT maps to "Asia/Kabul" in the IANA database. IST maps to "Asia/Kolkata". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Kabul ahead of or behind Mumbai?+
Whether Kabul (AFT) is ahead of or behind Mumbai (IST) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now IST is 1 hour ahead AFT. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for AFT and IST?+
AFT is UTC+04:30 (GMT+4:30) and IST is UTC+05:30 (GMT+5:30). 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 IST?+
Yes. There are 7 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 09:00–15:00 AFT.