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Current Date And Time In Faiẕabad, Afghanistan

Sunday, 26 July 2026
13:01:40 AFT
State: Jowzjan
Currency: Afghan Afghani (AFN)
Timezone: UTC +04:30 (AFT)
District: Faīẕābād

✈️ Faiẕabad, Jowzjan, Afghanistan - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Faiẕabad, Jowzjan, Afghanistan using verified regional travel data — plug socket types, voltage and frequency ratings, local emergency numbers, road traffic direction, country calling code and internet domain. A ready-to-use reference for field teams, travel planners, device shippers, remote workers and regional managers handling on-ground operations in Faiẕabad.

Why It Matters: Arriving in Faiẕabad with the wrong plug adapter can damage your devices beyond repair. Dialling the wrong emergency number wastes critical response time. Driving on the wrong side of the road is a direct safety hazard. This verified regional data helps you prepare fully before reaching Faiẕabad — so every trip, deployment or shipment runs without a hitch.

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Afghanistan, which includes Faiẕabad, follow Right-hand traffic — check road rules for Afghanistan before hiring a car, planning a road trip or deploying a commercial vehicle fleet in the region. This section also covers Afghanistan's time zone +04:30, country calling code +93 (exit prefix 00) and country internet domain .AF. Key reference for travel coordinators, fleet managers, delivery planners and field staff running ground operations in Faiẕabad.

AttributeValue
🚗 Driving Side➡️ Right side of road
⏰ Time Zone(s)+04:30
📞 Country Calling Code+93
☎️ International Exit Prefix00
🌐 Internet Domain.AF

🚨 Emergency Numbers

Active emergency contact numbers for Afghanistan — police 119, ambulance 112, fire brigade 119. Store these in your phone before you reach Faiẕabad. In a real crisis, calling the wrong number delays help by critical minutes. These contacts are relied upon by corporate travel coordinators, health and safety officers, on-ground field staff and expat support teams as part of pre-deployment safety planning and duty-of-care procedures in Faiẕabad.

🚔
Police
119
🚑
Ambulance
112
🚒
Fire
119

📊 Afghanistan At A Glance

Key United Nations development indicators for Afghanistan — a fast read on healthcare quality, education level and economic strength of the country you are visiting.

🌟
HDI Score
0.478
Low
👤
Life Expectancy
66.3
years
📚
Literacy Rate
37.3%
adults 15+
💰
GDP Per Capita
$414
USD / year
💼
Unemployment
13.4%
of labour force

📊 Source: UNDP / World Bank country indicators. See the full Afghanistan development profile.

✈️ Nearest Airports

Airports closest to Faiẕabad for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Faiẕabad
International Airport • MZR
Mazar-i-Sharif International Airport
Mazar-i-Sharif, AF
68
km away

📍 Each distance is measured from the location center named in that row — Faiẕabad's exact coordinates, or Sheberghan's coordinates for the capital-airport entry.

✈️ How Far Is Faiẕabad From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Faiẕabad to the world's major travel hubs, with an estimated non-stop flight time for each route. Sorted nearest first — a quick reference for comparing route options, layover planning and rough journey budgeting before checking live fares.

CityDistance (km)Distance (mi)Est. Flight Time
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)1,672 km1,039 mi~ 2h 43m
Paris (France)5,232 km3,251 mi~ 6h 54m
London (United Kingdom)5,355 km3,327 mi~ 7h 03m
Singapore (Singapore)5,498 km3,416 mi~ 7h 13m
Tokyo (Japan)6,392 km3,972 mi~ 8h 16m
Toronto (Canada)10,426 km6,478 mi~ 13h 01m
New York (United States)10,499 km6,524 mi~ 13h 06m
Sydney (Australia)11,770 km7,314 mi~ 14h 36m
Los Angeles (United States)12,119 km7,531 mi~ 15h
Auckland (New Zealand)13,799 km8,574 mi~ 16h 59m

✈ Flight times are estimates for a direct flight at typical cruise speed (~850 km/h) plus taxi and climb time; actual schedules, winds and routings will vary.

⏰ Local Time Offset & DST Status

Operating schedule alignment for Faiẕabad, Afghanistan is set to Afghanistan Time (AFT) with a current offset of UTC +04:30. Running digital systems, booking flights or arranging conference calls with regional partners in Faiẕabad requires syncing with local business hours to avoid logistics scheduling mismatches.

Standard ParameterCurrent Status
⏰ Active Time ZoneAfghanistan Time (AFT)
⏱️ Active UTC OffsetUTC +04:30
📅 DST Observing StatusNot Observed (Standard Time year-round)
🕒 Current Local Time1:01 PM on Sunday, July 26, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Faiẕabad to Major World Cities

It is currently 1:01 PM on Sunday in Faiẕabad. The table below shows the live local time in the world's key business and travel hubs, and how far each one runs ahead of or behind Faiẕabad right now (daylight saving time is already included). Use it to plan international calls, meeting schedules and flight arrivals without time-zone mistakes.

CityCurrent Local TimeCompared To Faiẕabad
New York (United States)Sun, 4:31 AM8h 30m behind
Los Angeles (United States)Sun, 1:31 AM11h 30m behind
Toronto (Canada)Sun, 4:31 AM8h 30m behind
London (United Kingdom)Sun, 9:31 AM3h 30m behind
Paris (France)Sun, 10:31 AM2h 30m behind
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Sun, 12:31 PM30m behind
Singapore (Singapore)Sun, 4:31 PM3h 30m ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Sun, 5:31 PM4h 30m ahead
Sydney (Australia)Sun, 6:31 PM5h 30m ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Sun, 8:31 PM7h 30m ahead

ℹ Differences are calculated live from the IANA time-zone database, so active daylight saving periods in either location are automatically reflected.

💱 Money In Faiẕabad — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Faiẕabad is the Afghan afghani (AFN), written as ؋. The reference values below show roughly what one unit of each major world currency converts to — handy for a quick mental benchmark when checking prices, tipping or withdrawing cash on arrival.

$ 1 US Dollar
؋ 66.50
AFN
€ 1 Euro
؋ 75.64
AFN
£ 1 British Pound
؋ 88.57
AFN
A$ 1 Australian Dollar
؋ 46.42
AFN
C$ 1 Canadian Dollar
؋ 47.15
AFN

💰 Indicative mid-market cross-rates, last refreshed July 26, 2026. See the full currency profile & live rates before exchanging money.

🗣️ Languages Spoken In Faiẕabad

Knowing which languages are used in Faiẕabad helps with signage, transport bookings, hiring local guides and emergency communication. English proficiency varies by region — learning a few greetings in the local language always earns goodwill.

Official language(s):
PashtoDari

🗣 Explore the complete language profile including regional languages and speaker statistics.

🗺️ Nearby Cities Proximity Directory

Aerial distance, direction bearings and direct links to travel standards guides for cities closest to Faiẕabad. Used by logistics coordinators, supply chain managers and on-ground operational teams to plan intercity routing, cross-border deliveries and transport corridors.

Nearby CityDistance (mi)Distance (km)HeadingDirection
Mardian (Jowzjan, Afghanistan)15 mi24 kmNW
⬆️
Aqcha (Jowzjan, Afghanistan)16 mi26 kmWNW
⬆️
Khanaqah (Jowzjan, Afghanistan)16 mi26 kmWest (W)
⬆️
Chimtal (Balkh, Afghanistan)21 mi35 kmESE
⬆️
Dowlatabad (Balkh, Afghanistan)23 mi37 kmENE
⬆️

🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Faiẕabad

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Faiẕabad is the Taj Mahal (India), about 1,528 km away. Straight-line distances from Faiẕabad to all seven wonders, nearest first — a fun bucket-list planner with a full visiting guide for each monument.

WonderLocationDistance (km)Distance (mi)
Taj MahalAgra, India1,528 km950 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan2,949 km1,832 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China4,269 km2,652 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy4,598 km2,857 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico13,105 km8,143 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil13,210 km8,209 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru15,173 km9,428 mi

🏛 Click any wonder for its full visiting guide — entrance fees, best time to visit, how to get there and travel tips. Or browse all 7 Wonders of the World.

🌐 State & Country Travel Guides

Faiẕabad shares the same national travel standards as the rest of Jowzjan and Afghanistan. For a broader view covering more cities and regional context, see the full state and country travel guides.

✈️ Jowzjan Travel GuideView travel standards for all of Jowzjan, including major hub cities.
✈️ Afghanistan Travel GuideView nationwide travel standards for Afghanistan.

⚡ Electrical Standards

Power supply in Faiẕabad, Afghanistan runs at 230V / 50Hz using Type C/F socket. Always check your device's input rating before plugging in — connecting a 110V appliance to a 220–240V outlet will permanently burn it out. Carry the right plug adapter for Faiẕabad and a voltage converter if needed. Essential pre-arrival check for gadget travellers, hardware shippers, remote workers and field engineers setting up equipment in Faiẕabad.

StandardDetail
⚡ Voltage230 V
🔄 Frequency50 Hz
🔌 Plug Types
CType C: Two round pins (Europlug)
FType F: Two round pins + grounding clips (Schuko)
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🧭 Faiẕabad's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for Faiẕabad

A dead phone charger is a rough way to start a trip to Faiẕabad. Confirm the local socket type and voltage in the Electrical Standards table above before you leave home, then pack a universal adapter rather than hunting for the right plug once you land.

🚒 Save These Numbers Before You Land

Emergency response only helps if you dial the right line. Store the Emergency Numbers listed above in your phone the moment you arrive in Faiẕabad — not after something goes wrong. Corporate travel desks and family back home should keep the same list on file.

🚦 Rules of the Road in Faiẕabad

Faiẕabad keeps Right-hand traffic, same as the rest of Afghanistan. Arriving from a country with opposite-side traffic takes a minute to recalibrate — roundabouts and multi-lane junctions are where the mistake usually happens. See the Driving & General Info card above for the full reference.

✈️ Landing Near Faiẕabad

The closest airport to Faiẕabad is Mazar-i-Sharif International Airport (MZR), about 68 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for the airport nearest the state capital too — worth checking if it offers more direct routes.

🕑 Calling Faiẕabad From Abroad

Every call, meeting invite or delivery ETA involving Faiẕabad needs to account for its UTC offset — check the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above before you schedule anything. A miscounted time zone is one of the most common reasons a call with partners in Faiẕabad gets missed.

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Faiẕabad

Faiẕabad rarely sits in isolation. See the Nearby Cities Proximity Directory above for the closest towns, their distance and compass heading from Faiẕabad — handy for a multi-stop road trip or a same-day delivery loop.

🔎 Explore More About Faiẕabad

ℹ️ Faiẕabad OverviewSee the full profile of Faiẕabad — population, GPS, timezone and more.
🗺 Faiẕabad MapView the satellite map with precise GPS coordinates.
📍 Nearby CitiesExplore cities near Faiẕabad for distance and direction.
💰 Faiẕabad CurrencyCheck live exchange rates before you budget your trip.

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Faiẕabad

What side of the road do people drive on in Faiẕabad?

Faiẕabad, like the rest of Afghanistan, drives on the Right. Confirm this before renting a car or booking a driver — see the Driving & General Info card above for the country's full road-rule reference.

What voltage and plug type does Faiẕabad use?

Faiẕabad runs on 230V / 50Hz power through Type C/F sockets. Pack a matching adapter or a universal one — see the Electrical Standards table above for full plug descriptions.

What are the emergency numbers in Faiẕabad?

In Faiẕabad, reach police on 119, ambulance on 112, fire brigade on 119. See the Emergency Numbers card above — save these before you need them.

What is the closest airport to Faiẕabad?

Mazar-i-Sharif International Airport (MZR) is the nearest airport to Faiẕabad, about 68 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

What time zone is Faiẕabad in, and does it observe daylight saving?

Faiẕabad runs on Afghanistan Time (UTC +04:30). See the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above, plus a live time-difference table against major world cities.

What languages are spoken in Faiẕabad?

Faiẕabad shares the official and regional languages of Jowzjan and Afghanistan — see the Languages Spoken card above for the full breakdown. Learning a greeting or two in the local language goes a long way with vendors and drivers.

Can I use my home currency in Faiẕabad?

No — Faiẕabad uses the Afghan afghani (AFN), symbol ؋. Convert before you arrive; see the quick exchange reference above or the full Faiẕabad currency page for live rates.