Current Time in Khōst

18:49:35
Sunday, 20 September 2026
Country: Afghanistan
Population: 96,123
Coordinates: 33.3395° N, 69.9204° E
Country Code: AF
IANA Timezone
Asia/Kabul
UTC Offset
DST
No
Local Time
Sunrise
05:36
Sunset
17:52
Day Length*
12h 15m
Moon Phase
First Quarter - 64%

Days in Khōst are currently getting shorter, about 14 minutes shorter than a week ago.*

* Calculated from sunrise and sunset times; actual visible daylight can vary slightly with weather, elevation and atmospheric conditions.

Geographic position of Khōst

Khōst is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 33.3395° N, 69.9204° E.

  • Distance from the Equator:
    about 3,711 km (2,306 mi)
  • Distance from the North Pole:
    about 6,307 km (3,919 mi)
  • Distance from the South Pole:
    about 13,730 km (8,531 mi)
  • Distance from the Prime Meridian:
    about 6,503 km (4,041 mi) east

Khōst lies in the subtropical latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.

Antipode of Khōst

The point on Earth exactly opposite Khōst is near Viña del Mar - when it's noon in Khōst, it's close to midnight there.

Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Khōst

Morning Blue Hour
05:06-05:36
Morning Golden Hour
05:36-06:36
Evening Golden Hour
16:52-17:52
Evening Blue Hour
17:52-18:22

Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.

Current Season in Khōst

Khōst is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.

Because Khōst is in the Northern Hemisphere, its seasons run opposite to cities in the other hemisphere. When it is autumn here, places on the other side of the equator are experiencing the opposite season at the same time.

Longest & Shortest Day in Khōst

In Khōst, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 14h 21m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 9h 56m, a difference of roughly 4h 25m between the two.

This seasonal swing depends on Khōst's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Khōst at 33.34° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.

Population Ranking of Khōst

With a population of 96,123, Khōst ranks as the 11th most populous city in Afghanistan, out of 54 cities tracked on this site.

Airport in Khōst

Khost International Airport (KHT / OAKS) is a regional airport serving Khōst directly.

Current local time at the airport is 18:49:35.

Daylight saving time in Khōst

Khōst uses the IANA time zone identifier Asia/Kabul. The current local offset is UTC+4:30 / +0430.

Khōst does not observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.

Best Time to Call Khōst

Business hours in Khōst (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:

  • New York: 12:30 AM - 8:30 AM ( Outside normal hours)
  • Los Angeles: 9:30 PM (previous day) - 5:30 AM ( Partial overlap)
  • London: 5:30 AM - 1:30 PM ( Partial overlap)
  • Dubai: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM ( Convenient)
  • Mumbai: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM ( Convenient)
  • Tokyo: 1:30 PM - 9:30 PM ( Partial overlap)
  • Sydney: 2:30 PM - 10:30 PM ( Partial overlap)

Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.

Time Difference from Khōst

Compare time in Khōst with major cities worldwide.

Public Holidays Affecting Khōst

Official national holiday observed in Afghanistan.

Next holiday
First Day of Ramadan estimated
February 8, 2027 · in 141 days · banks and government offices typically closed

Frequently Asked Questions

What time zone is Khōst in?

Khōst follows the Asia/Kabul time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Khōst at UTC+4:30.

What time is it in Khōst right now?

The current local time in Khōst is 18:49:35 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.

Does Khōst observe daylight saving time?

No. Khōst is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.

How far ahead or behind UTC is Khōst?

Khōst is currently UTC+4:30, meaning local time is +4:30 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).

What is the nearest airport to Khōst?

Khost International Airport (KHT) is the airport serving Khōst. The current local time at the airport is 18:49:35.

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