Time difference

Time Difference Between Sydney and Kandahar

Sydney is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of Kandahar. The current difference is 5 hours 30 minutes. Live local clocks, working-hours overlap and daylight-saving notes are below.

01 — Right now

Current local time

SydneyAustralia 🇦🇺

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Australia/SydneyUTC+10
KandaharAfghanistan 🇦🇫

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Asia/KabulUTC+4:30
02 — Difference

Sydney vs Kandahar

Sydney is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of Kandahar. When it is 12:00 in Sydney, it is 06:30 in Kandahar.

03 — UTC offsets

UTC offset comparison

Sydney
UTC+10
Kandahar
UTC+4:30
Difference
5 hours 30 minutes
04 — Scheduling

Working-hours overlap

The best overlap between Sydney and Kandahar working hours (09:00–17:00) is 09:00–11:30 Kandahar time — that's 14:30–17:00 in Sydney — about 2 hours 30 minutes of shared time.

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05 — Daylight saving

Does the difference change during the year?

Sydney 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
5 hours 30 minutes
Sydney zone
Australia/Sydney
Kandahar zone
Asia/Kabul
Sydney offset
UTC+10
Kandahar offset
UTC+4:30
Sydney DST
Yes
Kandahar DST
No
Countries
Australia · Afghanistan
07 — Explore
08 — FAQ

Frequently asked

What is the time difference between Sydney and Kandahar?

Sydney is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of Kandahar right now.

Is Sydney ahead of Kandahar?

Yes, Sydney is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of Kandahar.

Do Sydney and Kandahar observe daylight saving time?

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

What is the best meeting time between Sydney and Kandahar?

A good window is 09:00–11:30 in Kandahar (14:30–17:00 in Sydney), based on 09:00–17:00 working hours.