World Timezones

AFT to JST 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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Japan Standard TimeJST
Asia · UTC+9
1:36 pmFri, Jun 5
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Offset

The time difference between Afghanistan Time and Japan Standard Time is 4.5 hours.

4.5 hours

Afghanistan Time (AFT) is behind Japan Standard Time (JST).

AFT: UTC+4:30

JST: UTC+9

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

When to schedule

Business-hours overlap: 9 AM–1 PM in Afghanistan Time (1 PM–5 PM in Japan Standard Time).

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

Suggested time: 11:00 AM Afghanistan Time (3:30 PM Japan 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.

Japan

  • New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
  • Coming of Age DayMon, Jan 12
  • Foundation DayWed, Feb 11
  • The Emperor's BirthdayMon, Feb 23
  • Vernal Equinox DayFri, Mar 20
  • Shōwa DayWed, Apr 29
  • Constitution Memorial DayWed, May 6
  • Greenery DayMon, May 4
  • Children's DayTue, May 5
  • Marine DayMon, Jul 20
  • Mountain DayTue, Aug 11
  • Respect for the Aged DayMon, Sep 21
  • Autumnal Equinox DayWed, Sep 23
  • Sports DayMon, Oct 12
  • Culture DayTue, Nov 3
  • Labour Thanksgiving DayMon, Nov 23

About these zones

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

Japan Standard Time is also known as JST. To call Japan, dial +81.

Japan Standard Time is approximately 3,900 miles northeast of Afghanistan Time.

Quick reference

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

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

Daylight saving time

Neither Afghanistan Time nor Japan 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
Japan Standard Time
Sunrise
4:27 AM
Sunset
6:55 PM
Day length
14h 28m

Daylight overlap: 9h 43m — 4:42 AM–2:25 PM in Afghanistan Time (9:12 AM–6:55 PM in Japan 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 Japan Standard Time

  • HND
  • NRT
  • ITM
  • KIX
  • UKB
  • NGO
  • NKM
  • CTS
  • OKD
  • FUK

Related conversions

Common conversions

What is 9:00 am AFT in JST?
9:00 am AFT is 1:30 pm JST.
What is 12:00 pm AFT in JST?
12:00 pm AFT is 4:30 pm JST.
What is 12:30 pm AFT in JST?
12:30 pm AFT is 5:00 pm JST.
What is 2:00 pm AFT in JST?
2:00 pm AFT is 6:30 pm JST.
What is 5:00 pm AFT in JST?
5:00 pm AFT is 9:30 pm JST.
What is 11:30 pm AFT in JST?
11:30 pm AFT is 4:00 am JST, the next day.