IST to AFT Time Converter

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

Mumbai · India Standard Time
13:26:24
Saturday, May 16, 2026
GMT+5:30 · UTC+05:30
Kabul · Afghanistan Time
12:26:24
Saturday, May 16, 2026
GMT+4:30 · UTC+04:30

Convert a specific time

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

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

When can IST and AFT meet?

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Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
Off-hours
Columns are hours of the day in Mumbai (IST). 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: 10:00–16:00 IST (09:00–15:00 AFT).

Hour-by-hour IST to AFT conversion table

IST time (Mumbai)AFT time (Kabul)Status
00:00 Sat23:00 FriOff-hours both sides
01:00 Sat00:00 SatOff-hours both sides
02:00 Sat01:00 SatOff-hours both sides
03:00 Sat02:00 SatOff-hours both sides
04:00 Sat03:00 SatOff-hours both sides
05:00 Sat04:00 SatOff-hours both sides
06:00 Sat05:00 SatOff-hours both sides
07:00 Sat06:00 SatOff-hours both sides
08:00 Sat07:00 SatOff-hours both sides
09:00 Sat08:00 SatIST working
10:00 Sat09:00 SatBoth at work
11:00 Sat10:00 SatBoth at work
12:00 Sat11:00 SatBoth at work
13:00 Sat12:00 SatBoth at work
14:00 Sat13:00 SatBoth at work
15:00 Sat14:00 SatBoth at work
16:00 Sat15:00 SatBoth at work
17:00 Sat16:00 SatAFT working
18:00 Sat17:00 SatOff-hours both sides
19:00 Sat18:00 SatOff-hours both sides
20:00 Sat19:00 SatOff-hours both sides
21:00 Sat20:00 SatOff-hours both sides
22:00 Sat21:00 SatOff-hours both sides
23:00 Sat22:00 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

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
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 Mumbai and Kabul

Mumbai
Sunrise
06:05
Sunset
19:07
Solar noon
12:36
Daylight
13h 2m

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between IST and AFT right now?+
AFT (Afghanistan Time) is currently 1 hour behind IST (India Standard Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does IST or AFT observe daylight saving time?+
IST: does not observe daylight saving time. AFT: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between IST and AFT?+
The strongest overlap is 10:00–16:00 IST (09:00–15:00 AFT), giving 7 hours when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in Kabul when it is 12:00 noon in Mumbai?+
When it is 12:00 Sat in Mumbai (IST), it is 11:00 Sat in Kabul (AFT).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for IST and AFT?+
IST maps to "Asia/Kolkata" 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 Mumbai ahead of or behind Kabul?+
Whether Mumbai (IST) is ahead of or behind Kabul (AFT) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now AFT is 1 hour behind IST. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for IST and AFT?+
IST is UTC+05:30 (GMT+5:30) 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 IST and AFT?+
Yes. There are 7 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 10:00–16:00 IST.