VET to AFT Time Converter

Convert Venezuela Time (VET) to Afghanistan Time (AFT). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 8h 30m ahead.

Caracas · Venezuela Time
00:35:01
Friday, May 22, 2026
GMT-4 · UTC-04:00
Kabul · Afghanistan Time
09:05:01
Friday, May 22, 2026
GMT+4:30 · UTC+04:30

Convert a specific time

From: VET (Caracas)
To: AFT (Kabul)
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Daylight Saving status right now

VET (Venezuela Time)
Observes DST
No
AFT (Afghanistan Time)
Observes DST
No

When can VET 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 Caracas (VET). 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 08:0010:00 VET (16:3018:30 AFT).

Hour-by-hour VET to AFT conversion table

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

Venezuela Time (VET)
IANA identifier
America/Caracas
Current UTC offset
UTC-04:00
Current abbreviation
GMT-4
Major cities in this zone
Caracas
Afghanistan Time (AFT)
IANA identifier
Asia/Kabul
Current UTC offset
UTC+04:30
Current abbreviation
GMT+4:30
Major cities in this zone
Kabul

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between VET and AFT right now?+
AFT (Afghanistan Time) is currently 8h 30m ahead VET (Venezuela Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does VET or AFT observe daylight saving time?+
VET: does not observe daylight saving time. AFT: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between VET and AFT?+
Standard 9-5 hours do not overlap. Extending to 8am-7pm gives a window of 08:00–10:00 VET (16:30–18:30 AFT).
What time is it in Kabul when it is 12:00 noon in Caracas?+
When it is 12:00 Fri in Caracas (VET), it is 20:30 Fri in Kabul (AFT).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for VET and AFT?+
VET maps to "America/Caracas" 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 Caracas ahead of or behind Kabul?+
Whether Caracas (VET) is ahead of or behind Kabul (AFT) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now AFT is 8h 30m ahead VET. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for VET and AFT?+
VET is UTC-04:00 (GMT-4) 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 VET and AFT?+
Not during a strict 9am-5pm window. If both sides flex to 8am-7pm, the available meeting window between VET and AFT is 08:00–10:00 VET.