World Timezones

AFT to CST-CHINA Converter

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Afghanistan Time9:06 amFri, Jun 5
Afghanistan TimeAFT
Asia · UTC+4:30
9:06 amFri, Jun 5
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China Standard TimeCST
Asia · UTC+8
12:36 pmFri, Jun 5
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Offset

The time difference between Afghanistan Time and China Standard Time is 3.5 hours.

3.5 hours

Afghanistan Time (AFT) is behind China Standard Time (CST).

AFT: UTC+4:30

CST: UTC+8

Neither Afghanistan Time nor China Standard Time is currently observing daylight saving time.

When to schedule

Business-hours overlap: 9 AM–2 PM in Afghanistan Time (12 PM–5 PM in China Standard Time).

Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.

Suggested time: 11:00 AM Afghanistan Time (2:30 PM China Standard Time).

Public holidays in 2026

National public holidays can affect availability — a counterpart is likely off work on their own holidays, so it's worth planning meetings and deadlines around them.

China

  • New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
  • Chinese New Year (Spring Festival)Tue, Feb 17
  • Labour DayFri, May 1
  • Dragon Boat FestivalFri, Jun 19
  • Mid-Autumn FestivalFri, Sep 25
  • National DayThu, Oct 1

About these zones

Afghanistan Time is also known as AFT. To call Afghanistan, dial +93.

China Standard Time is also known as CST. To call China, dial +86.

China Standard Time is approximately 3,000 miles east of Afghanistan Time.

Quick reference

Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.

AFTCST-CHINADay
12:00 am3:30 amSame day
1:00 am4:30 amSame day
2:00 am5:30 amSame day
3:00 am6:30 amSame day
4:00 am7:30 amSame day
5:00 am8:30 amSame day
6:00 am9:30 amSame day
7:00 am10:30 amSame day
8:00 am11:30 amSame day
9:00 am12:30 pmSame day
10:00 am1:30 pmSame day
11:00 am2:30 pmSame day
12:00 pm3:30 pmSame day
1:00 pm4:30 pmSame day
2:00 pm5:30 pmSame day
3:00 pm6:30 pmSame day
4:00 pm7:30 pmSame day
5:00 pm8:30 pmSame day
6:00 pm9:30 pmSame day
7:00 pm10:30 pmSame day
8:00 pm11:30 pmSame day
9:00 pm12:30 am+1 day
10:00 pm1:30 am+1 day
11:00 pm2:30 am+1 day

Daylight saving time

Neither Afghanistan Time nor China Standard Time observes daylight saving time. The offset between these zones remains constant year-round.

See the daylight saving time page for transition dates across every time zone.

Daylight today

Afghanistan Time
Sunrise
4:42 AM
Sunset
7:03 PM
Day length
14h 22m
China Standard Time
Sunrise
4:51 AM
Sunset
6:56 PM
Day length
14h 5m

Daylight overlap: 10h 44m — 4:42 AM–3:26 PM in Afghanistan Time (8:12 AM–6:56 PM in China Standard Time). Both locations are in daylight during this window.

Cities in these zones

Cities in Afghanistan Time

Browse all cities to see the current local time anywhere.

Airports in these zones

Airports in Afghanistan Time

  • KBL

Airports in China Standard Time

  • PVG
  • SHA
  • PEK
  • PKX
  • SZX
  • CAN
  • FUO
  • CTU
  • TFU
  • TSN

Related conversions

Common conversions

What is 9:00 am AFT in CST-CHINA?
9:00 am AFT is 12:30 pm CST-CHINA.
What is 12:00 pm AFT in CST-CHINA?
12:00 pm AFT is 3:30 pm CST-CHINA.
What is 12:30 pm AFT in CST-CHINA?
12:30 pm AFT is 4:00 pm CST-CHINA.
What is 2:00 pm AFT in CST-CHINA?
2:00 pm AFT is 5:30 pm CST-CHINA.
What is 5:00 pm AFT in CST-CHINA?
5:00 pm AFT is 8:30 pm CST-CHINA.
What is 11:30 pm AFT in CST-CHINA?
11:30 pm AFT is 3:00 am CST-CHINA, the next day.