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Current Date And Time In Ziarat-e Shah Maqşud, Afghanistan

Sunday, 26 July 2026
10:31:55 AFT
State: Kandahar
Currency: Afghan Afghani (AFN)
Timezone: UTC +04:30 (AFT)
District: Khākrēz

✈️ Ziarat-e Shah Maqşud, Kandahar, Afghanistan - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Ziarat-e Shah Maqşud, Kandahar, 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 Ziarat-e Shah Maqşud.

Why It Matters: Arriving in Ziarat-e Shah Maqşud 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 Ziarat-e Shah Maqşud — so every trip, deployment or shipment runs without a hitch.

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Afghanistan, which includes Ziarat-e Shah Maqşud, 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 Ziarat-e Shah Maqşud.

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 Ziarat-e Shah Maqşud. 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 Ziarat-e Shah Maqşud.

🚔
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 Ziarat-e Shah Maqşud for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Ziarat-e Shah Maqşud
International Airport • KDH
Ahmad Shah Baba International Airport
Kandahar, AF
64
km away

📍 Each distance is measured from the location center named in that row — Ziarat-e Shah Maqşud's exact coordinates, or Kandahar's coordinates for the capital-airport entry.

✈️ How Far Is Ziarat-e Shah Maqşud From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Ziarat-e Shah Maqşud 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)1,248 km776 mi~ 2h 13m
Singapore (Singapore)5,265 km3,272 mi~ 6h 57m
Paris (France)5,489 km3,411 mi~ 7h 12m
London (United Kingdom)5,644 km3,507 mi~ 7h 23m
Tokyo (Japan)6,695 km4,160 mi~ 8h 38m
Toronto (Canada)10,878 km6,759 mi~ 13h 33m
New York (United States)10,923 km6,787 mi~ 13h 36m
Sydney (Australia)11,570 km7,189 mi~ 14h 22m
Los Angeles (United States)12,662 km7,868 mi~ 15h 39m
Auckland (New Zealand)13,656 km8,485 mi~ 16h 49m

✈ 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 Ziarat-e Shah Maqşud, 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 Ziarat-e Shah Maqşud 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 Time10:31 AM on Sunday, July 26, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Ziarat-e Shah Maqşud to Major World Cities

It is currently 10:31 AM on Sunday in Ziarat-e Shah Maqşud. 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 Ziarat-e Shah Maqşud 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 Ziarat-e Shah Maqşud
New York (United States)Sun, 2:01 AM8h 30m behind
Los Angeles (United States)Sat, 11:01 PM11h 30m behind
Toronto (Canada)Sun, 2:01 AM8h 30m behind
London (United Kingdom)Sun, 7:01 AM3h 30m behind
Paris (France)Sun, 8:01 AM2h 30m behind
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Sun, 10:01 AM30m behind
Singapore (Singapore)Sun, 2:01 PM3h 30m ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Sun, 3:01 PM4h 30m ahead
Sydney (Australia)Sun, 4:01 PM5h 30m ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Sun, 6:01 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 Ziarat-e Shah Maqşud — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Ziarat-e Shah Maqşud 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 Ziarat-e Shah Maqşud

Knowing which languages are used in Ziarat-e Shah Maqşud 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 Ziarat-e Shah Maqşud. 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
Chinar (Kandahar, Afghanistan)22 mi35 kmWest (W)
⬆️
Baba Şaḩib (Kandahar, Afghanistan)25 mi40 kmSSE
⬆️
Kandahar (Kandahar, Afghanistan)29 mi47 kmSSE
⬆️
Pashmul (Kandahar, Afghanistan)30 mi48 kmSouth (S)
⬆️
Dê Narkhel Kêlay (Kandahar, Afghanistan)32 mi52 kmNNE
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🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Ziarat-e Shah Maqşud

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Ziarat-e Shah Maqşud is the Taj Mahal (India), about 1,327 km away. Straight-line distances from Ziarat-e Shah Maqşud 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, India1,327 km824 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan2,854 km1,774 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China4,568 km2,839 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy4,758 km2,957 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil13,030 km8,096 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico13,539 km8,413 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru15,264 km9,484 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

Ziarat-e Shah Maqşud shares the same national travel standards as the rest of Kandahar and Afghanistan. For a broader view covering more cities and regional context, see the full state and country travel guides.

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

⚡ Electrical Standards

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

StandardDetail
⚡ Voltage230 V
🔄 Frequency50 Hz
🔌 Plug Types
CType C: Two round pins (Europlug)
FType F: Two round pins + grounding clips (Schuko)
States By Alphabets

🧭 Ziarat-e Shah Maqşud's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for Ziarat-e Shah Maqşud

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

🚦 Rules of the Road in Ziarat-e Shah Maqşud

Ziarat-e Shah Maqşud 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 Ziarat-e Shah Maqşud

The closest airport to Ziarat-e Shah Maqşud is Ahmad Shah Baba International Airport (KDH), about 64 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 Ziarat-e Shah Maqşud From Abroad

Every call, meeting invite or delivery ETA involving Ziarat-e Shah Maqşud 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 Ziarat-e Shah Maqşud gets missed.

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Ziarat-e Shah Maqşud

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

🔎 Explore More About Ziarat-e Shah Maqşud

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Ziarat-e Shah Maqşud

What side of the road do people drive on in Ziarat-e Shah Maqşud?

Ziarat-e Shah Maqşud, 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 Ziarat-e Shah Maqşud use?

Ziarat-e Shah Maqşud 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 Ziarat-e Shah Maqşud?

In Ziarat-e Shah Maqşud, 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 Ziarat-e Shah Maqşud?

Ahmad Shah Baba International Airport (KDH) is the nearest airport to Ziarat-e Shah Maqşud, about 64 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

What time zone is Ziarat-e Shah Maqşud in, and does it observe daylight saving?

Ziarat-e Shah Maqşud 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 Ziarat-e Shah Maqşud?

Ziarat-e Shah Maqşud shares the official and regional languages of Kandahar 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 Ziarat-e Shah Maqşud?

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