New York to Kabul Time Difference
🇺🇸 New York is currently 8.5 hours ahead of 🇦🇫 Kabul. This difference varies between 8.5h and 9.5h due to Daylight Saving Time.
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Difference
+8.5h
Business overlap
None
Distance
10,838 km
Approx. flight
12.8h
Hour-by-Hour: New York to Kabul
| 🇺🇸 New York | 🇦🇫 Kabul | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 8:30 AM | |
| 1:00 AM | 9:30 AM | |
| 2:00 AM | 10:30 AM | |
| 3:00 AM | 11:30 AM | |
| 4:00 AM | 12:30 PM | |
| 5:00 AM | 1:30 PM | |
| 6:00 AM | 2:30 PM | |
| 7:00 AM | 3:30 PM | |
| 8:00 AM | 4:30 PM | |
| 9:00 AM | 5:30 PM | |
| 10:00 AM | 6:30 PM | |
| 11:00 AM | 7:30 PM | |
| 12:00 PM | 8:30 PM | |
| 1:00 PM | 9:30 PM | |
| 2:00 PM | 10:30 PM | |
| 3:00 PM | 11:30 PM | |
| 4:00 PM | 12:30 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 5:00 PM | 1:30 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 6:00 PM | 2:30 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 7:00 PM | 3:30 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 8:00 PM | 4:30 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 9:00 PM | 5:30 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 10:00 PM | 6:30 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 11:00 PM | 7:30 AM(next day) | Next day |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
New York observes Daylight Saving Time, while Kabul does not. This causes the time difference to shift between 8.5 hours ahead and 9.5 hours ahead depending on the season. Currently, New York is 8.5 hours ahead relative to Kabul.
Min difference
8.5h
Max difference
9.5h
Best Meeting Times
There is no overlap between standard business hours (9 AM – 6 PM) in New York and Kabul. Consider scheduling early morning or late evening calls to bridge the gap.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between New York and Kabul?
The time difference between New York and Kabul is currently 8.5 hours ahead. New York uses EDT (UTC-4), while Kabul uses GMT+4:30 (UTC+4:30). This difference varies seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time, ranging from 8.5 hours ahead to 9.5 hours ahead.
When it's noon in New York, what time is it in Kabul?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in New York, it is 8:30 PM in Kabul. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between New York and Kabul change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because New York observes Daylight Saving Time, the offset shifts between 8.5 hours ahead and 9.5 hours ahead at different times of the year.
What are the best times to schedule a call between New York and Kabul?
There is no overlap between standard business hours (9 AM – 6 PM) in New York and Kabul. Consider scheduling early morning in one city or late evening in the other to find a mutually reasonable time.
Is New York ahead or behind Kabul?
New York is currently 8.5 hours behind Kabul.
What time zone is New York in?
New York is in the America/New York time zone, currently using EDT (UTC-4). New York observes Daylight Saving Time, so the offset changes twice a year.
What time is midnight in New York in Kabul?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in New York, it is 8:30 AM in Kabul.