EST to Kabul time conversion
Kabul is 9 hours 30 minutes ahead of EST.
EST is always UTC-5. Right now most places that use EST are on EDT (UTC-4): Kabul is 8 hours 30 minutes ahead of EDT.
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Choose the local time in EST to convert it to Kabul on that date.
Skipped clock-change times are unavailable; a repeated time uses its first occurrence.
24-hour conversion chart · EST → Kabul
This table converts each hour in EST to Kabul on 2026-10-21.
- Working hours
- Outside working hours
- Night hours
| EST | Kabul | Shared working hours |
|---|---|---|
| 00:0012:00 AM | 09:309:30 AM | |
| 01:001:00 AM | 10:3010:30 AM | |
| 02:002:00 AM | 11:3011:30 AM | |
| 03:003:00 AM | 12:3012:30 PM | |
| 04:004:00 AM | 13:301:30 PM | |
| 05:005:00 AM | 14:302:30 PM | |
| 06:006:00 AM | 15:303:30 PM | |
| 07:007:00 AM | 16:304:30 PM | |
| 08:008:00 AM | 17:305:30 PM | ✓ |
| 09:009:00 AM | 18:306:30 PM | |
| 10:0010:00 AM | 19:307:30 PM | |
| 11:0011:00 AM | 20:308:30 PM | |
| 12:0012:00 PM | 21:309:30 PM | |
| 13:001:00 PM | 22:3010:30 PM | |
| 14:002:00 PM | 23:3011:30 PM | |
| 15:003:00 PM | 00:3012:30 AM +1 day | |
| 16:004:00 PM | 01:301:30 AM +1 day | |
| 17:005:00 PM | 02:302:30 AM +1 day | |
| 18:006:00 PM | 03:303:30 AM +1 day | |
| 19:007:00 PM | 04:304:30 AM +1 day | |
| 20:008:00 PM | 05:305:30 AM +1 day | |
| 21:009:00 PM | 06:306:30 AM +1 day | |
| 22:0010:00 PM | 07:307:30 AM +1 day | |
| 23:0011:00 PM | 08:308:30 AM +1 day |
Quick conversion examples
These examples use EST (UTC-5) and Kabul (UTC+4:30); choosing a date applies the local clock changes.
Conversion formula: Kabul = EST + 9h30 · EDT + 8h30.
| EST | Kabul |
|---|---|
| 6:00 AM EST | = 3:30 PM Kabul |
| 7:00 AM EST | = 4:30 PM Kabul |
| 8:00 AM EST | = 5:30 PM Kabul |
| 9:00 AM EST | = 6:30 PM Kabul |
| 10:00 AM EST | = 7:30 PM Kabul |
| 12:00 PM EST | = 9:30 PM Kabul |
| 3:00 PM EST | = 12:30 AM Kabul (+1 day) |
| 5:00 PM EST | = 2:30 AM Kabul (+1 day) |
| 6:00 PM EST | = 3:30 AM Kabul (+1 day) |
| 8:00 PM EST | = 5:30 AM Kabul (+1 day) |
Overlapping meeting hours
The 08:00–18:00 working day in EST and Kabul overlaps for 30 minutes on 2026-10-21.
- Shared working hours
- 08:00–08:30 EST · 17:30–18:00 Kabul
Clock changes on both sides, 2026–2028
EST and Kabul have the following local clock changes in 2026–2028; all times in the table are local to that side.
| Year | EST | Kabul |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | · 02:00 → 03:00 · 02:00 → 01:00 | No clock changes; UTC+4:30 all year. |
| 2027 | · 02:00 → 03:00 · 02:00 → 01:00 | No clock changes; UTC+4:30 all year. |
| 2028 | · 02:00 → 03:00 · 02:00 → 01:00 | No clock changes; UTC+4:30 all year. |
At the start of 2026, Kabul is 9 hours 30 minutes ahead of EST. The difference changes during the following periods.
- From 2026-03-08 03:00 EDT until 2026-11-01 01:00 EST, Kabul is 8 hours 30 minutes ahead of EDT.
- From 2027-03-14 03:00 EDT until 2027-11-07 01:00 EST, Kabul is 8 hours 30 minutes ahead of EDT.
- From 2028-03-12 03:00 EDT until 2028-11-05 01:00 EST, Kabul is 8 hours 30 minutes ahead of EDT.
Frequently asked questions
What time is 9 AM EST in Kabul?
9:00 AM EST = 6:30 PM Kabul, using UTC-5 and UTC+4:30. Choose a date above for the seasonal local time.
Does the time difference between EST and Kabul change during the year?
Yes. During 2026–2028: Kabul is 8 hours 30 minutes ahead of EST; Kabul is 9 hours 30 minutes ahead of EST. The clock-change table gives the dates for both sides.
How do I tell whether it is day or night in Kabul?
Read the Kabul clock above: this guide counts 06:00–18:00 local time as daytime and the rest as nighttime, without using sunrise and sunset.
What is the best time to call between EST and Kabul?
The shared 08:00–18:00 working window is 08:00–08:30 EST / 17:30–18:00 Kabul, a total of 30 minutes.
What is the time difference between EST and Kabul now?
Right now, Kabul is 9 hours 30 minutes ahead of EST. Conversion formula: Kabul = EST + 9h30 · EDT + 8h30.