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Current Date And Time In Sarobi, Afghanistan

Sunday, 26 July 2026
06:22:17 AFT
State: Kabul
Currency: Afghan Afghani (AFN)
Timezone: UTC +04:30 (AFT)
District: Surobi

✈️ Sarobi, Kabul, Afghanistan - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Sarobi, Kabul, 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 Sarobi.

Why It Matters: Arriving in Sarobi 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 Sarobi — so every trip, deployment or shipment runs without a hitch.

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Afghanistan, which includes Sarobi, 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 Sarobi.

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 Sarobi. 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 Sarobi.

🚔
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 Sarobi for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Sarobi
International Airport • KBL
Kabul International Airport
Kabul, AF
50
km away

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

✈️ How Far Is Sarobi From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Sarobi 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)1,740 km1,081 mi~ 2h 48m
Singapore (Singapore)5,110 km3,175 mi~ 6h 46m
Paris (France)5,619 km3,492 mi~ 7h 22m
London (United Kingdom)5,743 km3,568 mi~ 7h 30m
Tokyo (Japan)6,213 km3,861 mi~ 8h 04m
Toronto (Canada)10,770 km6,692 mi~ 13h 25m
New York (United States)10,858 km6,747 mi~ 13h 31m
Sydney (Australia)11,386 km7,075 mi~ 14h 09m
Los Angeles (United States)12,337 km7,666 mi~ 15h 16m
Auckland (New Zealand)13,425 km8,342 mi~ 16h 33m

✈ 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 Sarobi, 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 Sarobi 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 Time6:22 AM on Sunday, July 26, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Sarobi to Major World Cities

It is currently 6:22 AM on Sunday in Sarobi. 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 Sarobi 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 Sarobi
New York (United States)Sat, 9:52 PM8h 30m behind
Los Angeles (United States)Sat, 6:52 PM11h 30m behind
Toronto (Canada)Sat, 9:52 PM8h 30m behind
London (United Kingdom)Sun, 2:52 AM3h 30m behind
Paris (France)Sun, 3:52 AM2h 30m behind
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Sun, 5:52 AM30m behind
Singapore (Singapore)Sun, 9:52 AM3h 30m ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Sun, 10:52 AM4h 30m ahead
Sydney (Australia)Sun, 11:52 AM5h 30m ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Sun, 1:52 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 Sarobi — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Sarobi 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
؋ 75.65
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 25, 2026. See the full currency profile & live rates before exchanging money.

🗣️ Languages Spoken In Sarobi

Knowing which languages are used in Sarobi 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 Sarobi. 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
Sarawbi (Kabul, Afghanistan)4 mi6 kmNW
⬆️
Tagab (Kapisa, Afghanistan)19 mi31 kmNNW
⬆️
Alah Say (Kapisa, Afghanistan)21 mi34 kmNorth (N)
⬆️
Ḏanḏar (Parwan, Afghanistan)21 mi34 kmNW
⬆️
Chakaray (Kabul, Afghanistan)25 mi40 kmSW
⬆️

🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Sarobi

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Sarobi is the Taj Mahal (India), about 1,141 km away. Straight-line distances from Sarobi 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, India1,141 km709 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan3,239 km2,012 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China4,085 km2,538 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy4,974 km3,091 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico13,456 km8,361 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil13,471 km8,370 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru15,543 km9,658 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

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

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

⚡ Electrical Standards

Power supply in Sarobi, 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 Sarobi and a voltage converter if needed. Essential pre-arrival check for gadget travellers, hardware shippers, remote workers and field engineers setting up equipment in Sarobi.

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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🧭 Sarobi's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for Sarobi

A dead phone charger is a rough way to start a trip to Sarobi. 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 Sarobi — not after something goes wrong. Corporate travel desks and family back home should keep the same list on file.

🚦 Rules of the Road in Sarobi

Sarobi 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 Sarobi

The closest airport to Sarobi is Kabul International Airport (KBL), about 50 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 Sarobi From Abroad

Every call, meeting invite or delivery ETA involving Sarobi 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 Sarobi gets missed.

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Sarobi

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

🔎 Explore More About Sarobi

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Sarobi

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

Sarobi, 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 Sarobi use?

Sarobi 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 Sarobi?

In Sarobi, 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 Sarobi?

Kabul International Airport (KBL) is the nearest airport to Sarobi, about 50 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

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

Sarobi 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 Sarobi?

Sarobi shares the official and regional languages of Kabul 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 Sarobi?

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