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Time Difference: Dubai to Kabul

🇦🇪DubaiUTC+4
vs
🇦🇫KabulUTC+4:30
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Dubai, UAE
Mon, Jul 13
🇦🇫
Kabul, Afghanistan
Mon, Jul 13

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Time Difference
30 minutes
Kabul is 30 minutes ahead of Dubai
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Dubai vs Kabul timezone guide

Dubai (UAE) uses the Asia/Dubai timezone at UTC+4, while Kabul (Afghanistan) uses Asia/Kabul at UTC+4:30. This means Kabul is 30 minutes ahead of Dubai (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Dubai and Kabul

Standard 9-to-5 working hours overlap by 7.5 hours per day. The shared window is 9am–4:30pm in Dubai, which is 9:30am–5pm in Kabul. Schedule recurring meetings inside that window and both teams stay inside standard working hours.

Hour-by-hour planner

DubaiKabulStatus
6am6:30amDubai early, Kabul early
7am7:30amDubai early, Kabul early
8am8:30amDubai early, Kabul early
9am9:30amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
10am10:30amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
11am11:30amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
12pm12:30pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
1pm1:30pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
2pm2:30pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
3pm3:30pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
4pm4:30pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
5pm5:30pmDubai evening, Kabul evening
6pm6:30pmDubai evening, Kabul evening
7pm7:30pmDubai evening, Kabul evening
8pm8:30pmDubai evening, Kabul evening
9pm9:30pmDubai evening, Kabul evening
10pm10:30pmDubai late evening, Kabul late evening

Green = standard working hours (9 AM – 5 PM). Amber = early (6–9 AM). Orange = evening (5–10 PM). Grey = asleep or late.

Daylight saving time between Dubai and Kabul

Neither Dubai nor Kabul observes daylight saving time. The time difference between them stays at 0h 30m behind all year — recurring meetings only need to be scheduled once.

Distance between Dubai and Kabul

Great-circle distance
1,696 km
Direct flight time
~2h 60m

Dubai and Kabul are 1,696 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~2h 60m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Dubai and Kabul?
The current time difference is 30 minutes. Dubai is currently 30 minutes behind Kabul.
Is Dubai ahead of Kabul?
No. Dubai is currently 30 minutes behind Kabul.
What time is it in Kabul when it's 9 AM in Dubai?
When it's 9 AM in Dubai, it's 9:30am in Kabul.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Dubai and Kabul?
The best window is 9am–4:30pm in Dubai, which is 9:30am–5pm in Kabul. That's 7.5 hours where both teams are inside standard 9-to-5 working hours.
Do Dubai and Kabul observe daylight saving time?
Neither Dubai nor Kabul observes daylight saving time. The difference between them stays constant year-round.
How far apart are Dubai and Kabul?
Dubai and Kabul are 1,696 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 2 hours 60 minutes.