Current Date And Time In Mazar-e Sharif, Afghanistan
Thursday, 20 August 2026
01:01:16 AFT
State: Balkh
Currency: Afghan Afghani (AFN)
Timezone: UTC +04:30 (AFT)
Population: 523,300
District: Mazār-e Sharīf
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Mazar-e Sharif, a city in Balkh, Afghanistan in Asia. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Mazar-e Sharif — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Mazar-e Sharif | |
| District / County | Mazār-e Sharīf | |
| State | Balkh | |
| Country | Afghanistan | |
| Continent | Asia | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 523,300 | |
| Area | 83.00 km² (32.05 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | State / Province Capital | |
| Population Rank in Balkh | #1 of 6 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | Afghan Afghani | |
| Code ISO-4217 | AFN | |
| Symbol | ؋ | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +93 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 00 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .af | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 361 | |
| In Feet | 1,184 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 36.71 | |
| Longitude | 67.11 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 36.709° N 67.111° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 36° 42' 33" N 67° 6' 39" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 36° 42.54' N 67° 6.65' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Nearest City in Another Country | Tirmiz, Uzbekistan (59 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +04:30 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | No Daylight Saving Time, same UTC offset for all year | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 05:21 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 06:48 PM | |
| Day Length | 13h 26m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Asia/Kabul |
Mazar-e Sharif is a city situated in Balkh, Afghanistan, within Asia. It falls under Mazār-e Sharīf, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Mazar-e Sharif as a State / Province Capital. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in Balkh
The latitude and longitude of Mazar-e Sharif pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 361 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Mazar-e Sharif on the map
Mazar-e Sharif runs on UTC +04:30. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries
Payments and pricing in Mazar-e Sharif run on Afghan Afghani (AFN), shown with the symbol ؋. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Mazar-e Sharif exchange rates
To ring a number in Mazar-e Sharif from outside Afghanistan, dial +93 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Mazar-e Sharif and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Mazar-e Sharif ranks #1 of 6 cities in Balkh. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Balkh market. › Cities near Mazar-e Sharif
Mazar-e Sharif has a recorded population of approximately 523,300 people. That places it #1 of 6 cities with population data in Balkh. Browse more cities in Balkh for comparison.
Mazar-e Sharif spans approximately 83.00 square kilometers (32.05 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Mazar-e Sharif sits within Mazār-e Sharīf, is part of Balkh in Afghanistan. It is classified as a State / Province Capital.
Mazar-e Sharif keeps UTC +04:30. Today the sun rises around 05:21 AM and sets around 06:48 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Mazar-e Sharif price in Afghan afghani (AFN), written with the symbol ؋. Check live rates on our Mazar-e Sharif currency page.
Crossing the nearest international border from Mazar-e Sharif lands you closest to Tirmiz, Uzbekistan, about 59 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Mazar-e Sharif sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
