Istanbul to Kabul Time Difference
🇹🇷 Istanbul is currently 1.5 hours ahead of 🇦🇫 Kabul.
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Difference
+1.5h
Business overlap
7h
Distance
3,575 km
Approx. flight
4.2h
Hour-by-Hour: Istanbul to Kabul
| 🇹🇷 Istanbul | 🇦🇫 Kabul | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 1:30 AM | |
| 1:00 AM | 2:30 AM | |
| 2:00 AM | 3:30 AM | |
| 3:00 AM | 4:30 AM | |
| 4:00 AM | 5:30 AM | |
| 5:00 AM | 6:30 AM | |
| 6:00 AM | 7:30 AM | |
| 7:00 AM | 8:30 AM | |
| 8:00 AM | 9:30 AM | |
| 9:00 AM | 10:30 AM | |
| 10:00 AM | 11:30 AM | |
| 11:00 AM | 12:30 PM | |
| 12:00 PM | 1:30 PM | |
| 1:00 PM | 2:30 PM | |
| 2:00 PM | 3:30 PM | |
| 3:00 PM | 4:30 PM | |
| 4:00 PM | 5:30 PM | |
| 5:00 PM | 6:30 PM | |
| 6:00 PM | 7:30 PM | |
| 7:00 PM | 8:30 PM | |
| 8:00 PM | 9:30 PM | |
| 9:00 PM | 10:30 PM | |
| 10:00 PM | 11:30 PM | |
| 11:00 PM | 12:30 AM(next day) | Next day |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Neither Istanbul nor Kabul observes Daylight Saving Time. The time difference is always 1.5 hours ahead.
Best Meeting Times
There are 7 overlapping business hours between Istanbul and Kabul (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇹🇷 Istanbul
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
🇦🇫 Kabul
10:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Istanbul and Kabul?
The time difference between Istanbul and Kabul is currently 1.5 hours ahead. Istanbul uses GMT+3 (UTC+3), while Kabul uses GMT+4:30 (UTC+4:30).
When it's noon in Istanbul, what time is it in Kabul?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Istanbul, it is 1:30 PM in Kabul. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Istanbul and Kabul change?
No. The time difference between Istanbul and Kabul is always 1.5 hours ahead — neither city observes Daylight Saving Time, so the offset never changes.
What are the best times to schedule a call between Istanbul and Kabul?
The best time to call is between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM in Istanbul (which is 10:30 AM – 5:30 PM in Kabul). This 7-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is Istanbul ahead or behind Kabul?
Istanbul is currently 1.5 hours behind Kabul.
What time zone is Istanbul in?
Istanbul is in the Europe/Istanbul time zone, currently using GMT+3 (UTC+3). Istanbul does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
What time is midnight in Istanbul in Kabul?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Istanbul, it is 1:30 AM in Kabul.