Offset
The time difference between Gulf Standard Time and Afghanistan Time is 0.5 hours.
Gulf Standard Time (GST) is behind Afghanistan Time (AFT).
GST: UTC+4
AFT: UTC+4:30
Neither Gulf Standard Time nor Afghanistan Time is currently observing daylight saving time.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 9 AM–5 PM in Gulf Standard Time (9 AM–5 PM in Afghanistan Time).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 1:00 PM Gulf Standard Time (1:30 PM Afghanistan Time).
About these zones
Gulf Standard Time is also known as GST. To call United Arab Emirates, dial +971.
Afghanistan Time is also known as AFT. To call Afghanistan, dial +93.
Afghanistan Time is approximately 1,050 miles northeast of Gulf Standard Time.
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| GST | AFT | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 am | 12:30 am | Same day |
| 1:00 am | 1:30 am | Same day |
| 2:00 am | 2:30 am | Same day |
| 3:00 am | 3:30 am | Same day |
| 4:00 am | 4:30 am | Same day |
| 5:00 am | 5:30 am | Same day |
| 6:00 am | 6:30 am | Same day |
| 7:00 am | 7:30 am | Same day |
| 8:00 am | 8:30 am | Same day |
| 9:00 am | 9:30 am | Same day |
| 10:00 am | 10:30 am | Same day |
| 11:00 am | 11:30 am | Same day |
| 12:00 pm | 12:30 pm | Same day |
| 1:00 pm | 1:30 pm | Same day |
| 2:00 pm | 2:30 pm | Same day |
| 3:00 pm | 3:30 pm | Same day |
| 4:00 pm | 4:30 pm | Same day |
| 5:00 pm | 5:30 pm | Same day |
| 6:00 pm | 6:30 pm | Same day |
| 7:00 pm | 7:30 pm | Same day |
| 8:00 pm | 8:30 pm | Same day |
| 9:00 pm | 9:30 pm | Same day |
| 10:00 pm | 10:30 pm | Same day |
| 11:00 pm | 11:30 pm | Same day |
Daylight saving time
Neither Gulf Standard Time nor Afghanistan 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
- Sunrise
- 5:29 AM
- Sunset
- 7:07 PM
- Day length
- 13h 38m
- Sunrise
- 4:42 AM
- Sunset
- 7:03 PM
- Day length
- 14h 22m
Daylight overlap: 13h 4m — 5:29 AM–6:33 PM in Gulf Standard Time (5:59 AM–7:03 PM in Afghanistan Time). Both locations are in daylight during this window.
Cities in these zones
Cities in Gulf Standard Time
Cities in Afghanistan Time
Browse all cities to see the current local time anywhere.
Airports in these zones
Airports in Gulf Standard Time
- DWC
- DXB
- SHJ
- AUH
Airports in Afghanistan Time
- KBL
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am GST in AFT?
- 9:00 am GST is 9:30 am AFT.
- What is 12:00 pm GST in AFT?
- 12:00 pm GST is 12:30 pm AFT.
- What is 12:30 pm GST in AFT?
- 12:30 pm GST is 1:00 pm AFT.
- What is 2:00 pm GST in AFT?
- 2:00 pm GST is 2:30 pm AFT.
- What is 5:00 pm GST in AFT?
- 5:00 pm GST is 5:30 pm AFT.
- What is 11:30 pm GST in AFT?
- 11:30 pm GST is 12:00 am AFT, the next day.