Time difference

Time Difference Between New York and Kandahar

Kandahar is 8 hours 30 minutes ahead of New York. The current difference is 8 hours 30 minutes. Live local clocks, working-hours overlap and daylight-saving notes are below.

01 — Right now

Current local time

New YorkUnited States 🇺🇸

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America/New_YorkUTC−4
KandaharAfghanistan 🇦🇫

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Asia/KabulUTC+4:30
02 — Difference

New York vs Kandahar

Kandahar is 8 hours 30 minutes ahead of New York. When it is 12:00 in New York, it is 20:30 in Kandahar.

03 — UTC offsets

UTC offset comparison

New York
UTC−4
Kandahar
UTC+4:30
Difference
8 hours 30 minutes
04 — Scheduling

Working-hours overlap

With a 8 hours 30 minutes gap, standard 09:00–17:00 working hours in New York and Kandahar do not overlap. A workable call usually means an early start for one city or a late finish for the other.

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05 — Daylight saving

Does the difference change during the year?

New York observes daylight saving time while Kandahar does not, so the difference shifts during part of the year.

06 — Quick facts

At a glance

Time difference
8 hours 30 minutes
New York zone
America/New_York
Kandahar zone
Asia/Kabul
New York offset
UTC−4
Kandahar offset
UTC+4:30
New York DST
Yes
Kandahar DST
No
Countries
United States · Afghanistan
07 — Explore
08 — FAQ

Frequently asked

What is the time difference between New York and Kandahar?

Kandahar is 8 hours 30 minutes ahead of New York right now.

Is New York ahead of Kandahar?

No, New York is 8 hours 30 minutes behind Kandahar.

Do New York and Kandahar observe daylight saving time?

New York observes daylight saving time while Kandahar does not, so the difference shifts during part of the year.

What is the best meeting time between New York and Kandahar?

Standard 09:00–17:00 working hours do not overlap, so one side would need an early or late meeting.