PST to AFT Time Converter

Convert Pacific Standard Time (PST) to Afghanistan Time (AFT). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 11h 30m ahead.

Los Angeles · Pacific Standard Time
09:04:43
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
PDT · UTC-07:00
Kabul · Afghanistan Time
20:34:43
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
GMT+4:30 · UTC+04:30

Convert a specific time

From: PST (Los Angeles)
To: AFT (Kabul)
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Daylight Saving status right now

PST (Pacific Standard Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
Yes
Next fall back
2026-11-01
Offset shift
UTC-07:00 → UTC-08:00
AFT (Afghanistan Time)
Observes DST
No

Heads up: PST observes DST while AFT does not. The 11.5-hour difference shown above will shift by one hour when PST starts or ends DST.

When can PST 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 Los Angeles (PST). Each row shows the local working-hours state in that zone for the same moment in time.
No business-hours overlap exists between PST and AFT.
The two zones are too far apart for synchronous meetings during normal working hours. Plan async or schedule outside 9-5 on at least one side.

Hour-by-hour PST to AFT conversion table

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

Pacific Standard Time (PST)
IANA identifier
America/Los_Angeles
Current UTC offset
UTC-07:00
Current abbreviation
PDT
Major cities in this zone
Los AngelesSan FranciscoSeattlePortlandSan Diego
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 Los Angeles and Kabul

Los Angeles
Sunrise
05:54
Sunset
19:47
Solar noon
12:50
Daylight
13h 52m

Related converters

AFT to PST (reverse)PST to ESTPST to GMTPST to UTCPST to CETPST to ISTEST to AFTGMT to AFTUTC to AFTCET to AFTIST to AFT
Looking for local time? See time in Los Angeles or time in Kabul.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between PST and AFT right now?+
AFT (Afghanistan Time) is currently 11h 30m ahead PST (Pacific Standard Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does PST or AFT observe daylight saving time?+
PST: observes daylight saving time. AFT: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between PST and AFT?+
PST and AFT have no business-hour overlap, even at the edges of a typical workday. Async collaboration or non-9-5 scheduling is the practical choice.
What time is it in Kabul when it is 12:00 noon in Los Angeles?+
When it is 12:00 Wed in Los Angeles (PST), it is 23:30 Wed in Kabul (AFT).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for PST and AFT?+
PST maps to "America/Los_Angeles" 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 Los Angeles ahead of or behind Kabul?+
Whether Los Angeles (PST) is ahead of or behind Kabul (AFT) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now AFT is 11h 30m ahead PST. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for PST and AFT?+
PST is UTC-07:00 (PDT) 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 PST and AFT?+
No standard business-hours overlap exists between PST and AFT. Plan asynchronous work or schedule outside 9-5 on at least one side.