Offset
The time difference between Japan Standard Time and Afghanistan Time is 4.5 hours.
Japan Standard Time (JST) is ahead of Afghanistan Time (AFT).
JST: UTC+9
AFT: UTC+4:30
Neither Japan Standard Time nor Afghanistan Time is currently observing daylight saving time.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 2 PM–5 PM in Japan Standard Time (9 AM–12 PM in Afghanistan Time).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 3:00 PM Japan Standard Time (10:30 AM Afghanistan 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
Japan Standard Time is also known as JST. To call Japan, dial +81.
Afghanistan Time is also known as AFT. To call Afghanistan, dial +93.
Afghanistan Time is approximately 3,900 miles west of Japan Standard Time.
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| JST | AFT | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 am | 7:30 pm | -1 day |
| 1:00 am | 8:30 pm | -1 day |
| 2:00 am | 9:30 pm | -1 day |
| 3:00 am | 10:30 pm | -1 day |
| 4:00 am | 11:30 pm | -1 day |
| 5:00 am | 12:30 am | Same day |
| 6:00 am | 1:30 am | Same day |
| 7:00 am | 2:30 am | Same day |
| 8:00 am | 3:30 am | Same day |
| 9:00 am | 4:30 am | Same day |
| 10:00 am | 5:30 am | Same day |
| 11:00 am | 6:30 am | Same day |
| 12:00 pm | 7:30 am | Same day |
| 1:00 pm | 8:30 am | Same day |
| 2:00 pm | 9:30 am | Same day |
| 3:00 pm | 10:30 am | Same day |
| 4:00 pm | 11:30 am | Same day |
| 5:00 pm | 12:30 pm | Same day |
| 6:00 pm | 1:30 pm | Same day |
| 7:00 pm | 2:30 pm | Same day |
| 8:00 pm | 3:30 pm | Same day |
| 9:00 pm | 4:30 pm | Same day |
| 10:00 pm | 5:30 pm | Same day |
| 11:00 pm | 6:30 pm | Same day |
Daylight saving time
Neither Japan 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
- 4:27 AM
- Sunset
- 6:55 PM
- Day length
- 14h 28m
- Sunrise
- 4:42 AM
- Sunset
- 7:03 PM
- Day length
- 14h 22m
Daylight overlap: 9h 43m — 9:12 AM–6:55 PM in Japan Standard Time (4:42 AM–2:25 PM in Afghanistan Time). Both locations are in daylight during this window.
Cities in these zones
Cities in Japan Standard Time
Cities in Afghanistan Time
Browse all cities to see the current local time anywhere.
Airports in these zones
Airports in Japan Standard Time
- HND
- NRT
- ITM
- KIX
- UKB
- NGO
- NKM
- CTS
- OKD
- FUK
Airports in Afghanistan Time
- KBL
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am JST in AFT?
- 9:00 am JST is 4:30 am AFT.
- What is 12:00 pm JST in AFT?
- 12:00 pm JST is 7:30 am AFT.
- What is 12:30 pm JST in AFT?
- 12:30 pm JST is 8:00 am AFT.
- What is 2:00 pm JST in AFT?
- 2:00 pm JST is 9:30 am AFT.
- What is 5:00 pm JST in AFT?
- 5:00 pm JST is 12:30 pm AFT.
- What is 11:30 pm JST in AFT?
- 11:30 pm JST is 7:00 pm AFT.