Time Difference Between New York and Kabul

New York is 8h 30m behind Kabul. This difference shifts by an hour around daylight saving time changes.

New York, United States
1:40:02AM

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

UTC-4 · EDT

Kabul, Afghanistan
10:10:02AM

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

UTC+4:30

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Standard working hours (9:00 AM–5:00 PM) in New York fall between 5:30 PM and 1:30 AM (next day) in Kabul.

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Frequently asked questions

How many hours is Kabul ahead of New York?
New York is 8h 30m behind Kabul. Note that this changes by an hour across daylight saving time transitions.
Do New York and Kabul observe daylight saving time?
New York observes daylight saving time, and Kabul does not observe it. Because of that, the gap is 9h 30m for part of the year and 8h 30m for the rest.