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Time Difference: Hong Kong to Kabul

🇨🇳Hong KongUTC+8
vs
🇦🇫KabulUTC+4:30
🇨🇳
Hong Kong, China
Tue, Jul 21
🇦🇫
Kabul, Afghanistan
Mon, Jul 20

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Time Difference
3 hours 30 minutes
Kabul is 3 hours 30 minutes behind Hong Kong
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Hong Kong vs Kabul timezone guide

Hong Kong (China) uses the Asia/Hong_Kong timezone at UTC+8, while Kabul (Afghanistan) uses Asia/Kabul at UTC+4:30. This means Kabul is 3 hours 30 minutes behind Hong Kong (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Hong Kong and Kabul

Standard 9-to-5 working hours overlap by 4.5 hours per day. The shared window is 12:30pm–5pm in Hong Kong, which is 9am–1:30pm in Kabul. Schedule recurring meetings inside that window and both teams stay inside standard working hours.

Hour-by-hour planner

Hong KongKabulStatus
6am2:30amHong Kong early, Kabul asleep
7am3:30amHong Kong early, Kabul asleep
8am4:30amHong Kong early, Kabul asleep
9am5:30amHong Kong working hours, Kabul asleep
10am6:30amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
11am7:30amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
12pm8:30amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
1pm9:30amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
2pm10:30amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
3pm11:30amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
4pm12:30pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
5pm1:30pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
6pm2:30pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
7pm3:30pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
8pm4:30pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
9pm5:30pmHong Kong evening, Kabul evening
10pm6:30pmHong Kong late evening, Kabul 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 Hong Kong and Kabul

Neither Hong Kong nor Kabul observes daylight saving time. The time difference between them stays at 3h 30m ahead all year — recurring meetings only need to be scheduled once.

Distance between Hong Kong and Kabul

Great-circle distance
4,561 km
Direct flight time
~6h 22m

Hong Kong and Kabul are 4,561 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~6h 22m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Hong Kong and Kabul?
The current time difference is 3 hours 30 minutes. Hong Kong is currently 3 hours 30 minutes ahead of Kabul.
Is Hong Kong ahead of Kabul?
Yes. Hong Kong is currently 3 hours 30 minutes ahead of Kabul.
What time is it in Kabul when it's 9 AM in Hong Kong?
When it's 9 AM in Hong Kong, it's 5:30am in Kabul.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Hong Kong and Kabul?
The best window is 12:30pm–5pm in Hong Kong, which is 9am–1:30pm in Kabul. That's 4.5 hours where both teams are inside standard 9-to-5 working hours.
Do Hong Kong and Kabul observe daylight saving time?
Neither Hong Kong nor Kabul observes daylight saving time. The difference between them stays constant year-round.
How far apart are Hong Kong and Kabul?
Hong Kong and Kabul are 4,561 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 6 hours 22 minutes.