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Current Date And Time In Asadabad, Afghanistan

Saturday, 25 July 2026
22:56:16 AFT
State: Kunar
Currency: Afghan Afghani (AFN)
Timezone: UTC +04:30 (AFT)
Population: 48,400
District: Asadābād

✈️ Asadabad, Kunar, Afghanistan - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Asadabad, Kunar, 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 Asadabad.

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

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Afghanistan, which includes Asadabad, 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 Asadabad.

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 Asadabad. 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 Asadabad.

🚔
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 Asadabad for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Asadabad
Regional Airport • JAA
Jalalabad Airport
Jalalabad, AF
79
km away

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

✈️ How Far Is Asadabad From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Asadabad 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)1,865 km1,159 mi~ 2h 57m
Singapore (Singapore)5,033 km3,127 mi~ 6h 40m
Paris (France)5,700 km3,542 mi~ 7h 27m
London (United Kingdom)5,816 km3,614 mi~ 7h 36m
Tokyo (Japan)6,084 km3,780 mi~ 7h 54m
Toronto (Canada)10,787 km6,703 mi~ 13h 26m
New York (United States)10,886 km6,764 mi~ 13h 33m
Sydney (Australia)11,297 km7,020 mi~ 14h 02m
Los Angeles (United States)12,289 km7,636 mi~ 15h 12m
Auckland (New Zealand)13,325 km8,280 mi~ 16h 26m

✈ 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 Asadabad, 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 Asadabad 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 Time10:56 PM on Saturday, July 25, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Asadabad to Major World Cities

It is currently 10:56 PM on Saturday in Asadabad. 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 Asadabad 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 Asadabad
New York (United States)Sat, 2:26 PM8h 30m behind
Los Angeles (United States)Sat, 11:26 AM11h 30m behind
Toronto (Canada)Sat, 2:26 PM8h 30m behind
London (United Kingdom)Sat, 7:26 PM3h 30m behind
Paris (France)Sat, 8:26 PM2h 30m behind
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Sat, 10:26 PM30m behind
Singapore (Singapore)Sun, 2:26 AM3h 30m ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Sun, 3:26 AM4h 30m ahead
Sydney (Australia)Sun, 4:26 AM5h 30m ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Sun, 6:26 AM7h 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 Asadabad — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Asadabad 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 Asadabad

Knowing which languages are used in Asadabad 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 Asadabad. 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
Wuṯahpur (Kunar, Afghanistan)4 mi7 kmNW
⬆️
Sar Kaṉi (Kunar, Afghanistan)6 mi10 kmSSW
⬆️
Narang (Kunar, Afghanistan)10 mi16 kmSW
⬆️
Karboṟi (Kunar, Afghanistan)10 mi16 kmNE
⬆️
Maṉogay (Kunar, Afghanistan)16 mi25 kmWNW
⬆️

🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Asadabad

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Asadabad is the Taj Mahal (India), about 1,078 km away. Straight-line distances from Asadabad 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, India1,078 km670 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan3,365 km2,091 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China3,956 km2,458 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy5,072 km3,152 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico13,476 km8,374 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil13,601 km8,451 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru15,646 km9,722 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

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

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

⚡ Electrical Standards

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

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

🔋 Before You Pack for Asadabad

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

🚦 Rules of the Road in Asadabad

Asadabad 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 Asadabad

The closest airport to Asadabad is Jalalabad Airport (JAA), about 79 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 Asadabad From Abroad

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

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Asadabad

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

🔎 Explore More About Asadabad

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Asadabad

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

Asadabad, 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 Asadabad use?

Asadabad 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 Asadabad?

In Asadabad, 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 Asadabad?

Jalalabad Airport (JAA) is the nearest airport to Asadabad, about 79 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

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

Asadabad 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 Asadabad?

Asadabad shares the official and regional languages of Kunar 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 Asadabad?

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