CET to AFT Time Converter

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

Paris · Central European Time
07:34:30
Friday, May 15, 2026
GMT+2 · UTC+02:00
Kabul · Afghanistan Time
10:04:30
Friday, May 15, 2026
GMT+4:30 · UTC+04:30

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

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
AFT (Afghanistan Time)
Observes DST
No

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 CET and AFT meet?

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AFT
Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
Off-hours
Columns are hours of the day in Paris (CET). Each row shows the local working-hours state in that zone for the same moment in time.
6 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours.
Best meeting window: 09:00–14:00 CET (11:30–16:30 AFT).

Hour-by-hour CET to AFT conversion table

CET time (Paris)AFT time (Kabul)Status
00:00 Fri02:30 FriOff-hours both sides
01:00 Fri03:30 FriOff-hours both sides
02:00 Fri04:30 FriOff-hours both sides
03:00 Fri05:30 FriOff-hours both sides
04:00 Fri06:30 FriOff-hours both sides
05:00 Fri07:30 FriOff-hours both sides
06:00 Fri08:30 FriOff-hours both sides
07:00 Fri09:30 FriAFT working
08:00 Fri10:30 FriAFT working
09:00 Fri11:30 FriBoth at work
10:00 Fri12:30 FriBoth at work
11:00 Fri13:30 FriBoth at work
12:00 Fri14:30 FriBoth at work
13:00 Fri15:30 FriBoth at work
14:00 Fri16:30 FriBoth at work
15:00 Fri17:30 FriCET working
16:00 Fri18:30 FriCET working
17:00 Fri19:30 FriOff-hours both sides
18:00 Fri20:30 FriOff-hours both sides
19:00 Fri21:30 FriOff-hours both sides
20:00 Fri22:30 FriOff-hours both sides
21:00 Fri23:30 FriOff-hours both sides
22:00 Fri00:30 SatOff-hours both sides
23:00 Fri01:30 SatOff-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

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

Sun today in Paris and Kabul

Paris
Sunrise
06:10
Sunset
21:26
Solar noon
13:48
Daylight
15h 15m

Related converters

AFT to CET (reverse)CET to ESTCET to PSTCET to GMTCET to UTCCET to ISTEST to AFTPST to AFTGMT to AFTUTC to AFTIST to AFT
Looking for local time? See time in Paris or time in Kabul.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between CET and AFT right now?+
AFT (Afghanistan Time) is currently 2h 30m ahead CET (Central European Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does CET or AFT observe daylight saving time?+
CET: observes daylight saving time. AFT: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between CET and AFT?+
The strongest overlap is 09:00–14:00 CET (11:30–16:30 AFT), giving 6 hours when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in Kabul when it is 12:00 noon in Paris?+
When it is 12:00 Fri in Paris (CET), it is 14:30 Fri in Kabul (AFT).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for CET and AFT?+
CET maps to "Europe/Paris" in the IANA database. AFT maps to "Asia/Kabul". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Paris ahead of or behind Kabul?+
Whether Paris (CET) is ahead of or behind Kabul (AFT) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now AFT is 2h 30m ahead CET. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for CET and AFT?+
CET is UTC+02:00 (GMT+2) and AFT is UTC+04:30 (GMT+4:30). 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 CET and AFT?+
Yes. There are 6 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 09:00–14:00 CET.