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Current Date And Time In Barg-e Matal, Afghanistan

Sunday, 26 July 2026
12:26:44 AFT
State: Nuristan
Currency: Afghan Afghani (AFN)
Timezone: UTC +04:30 (AFT)
District: Barg-e Matāl

✈️ Barg-e Matal, Nuristan, Afghanistan - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Barg-e Matal, Nuristan, 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 Barg-e Matal.

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

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Afghanistan, which includes Barg-e Matal, 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 Barg-e Matal.

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 Barg-e Matal. 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 Barg-e Matal.

🚔
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 Barg-e Matal for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Barg-e Matal
Regional Airport • CJL
Chitral Airport
Chitral, PK
48
km away

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

✈️ How Far Is Barg-e Matal From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Barg-e Matal 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)1,927 km1,197 mi~ 3h 01m
Singapore (Singapore)5,077 km3,155 mi~ 6h 43m
Paris (France)5,659 km3,516 mi~ 7h 24m
London (United Kingdom)5,770 km3,586 mi~ 7h 32m
Tokyo (Japan)6,034 km3,749 mi~ 7h 51m
Toronto (Canada)10,711 km6,655 mi~ 13h 21m
New York (United States)10,814 km6,719 mi~ 13h 28m
Sydney (Australia)11,331 km7,041 mi~ 14h 05m
Los Angeles (United States)12,198 km7,580 mi~ 15h 06m
Auckland (New Zealand)13,348 km8,294 mi~ 16h 27m

✈ 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 Barg-e Matal, 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 Barg-e Matal 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 Time12:26 PM on Sunday, July 26, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Barg-e Matal to Major World Cities

It is currently 12:26 PM on Sunday in Barg-e Matal. 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 Barg-e Matal 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 Barg-e Matal
New York (United States)Sun, 3:56 AM8h 30m behind
Los Angeles (United States)Sun, 12:56 AM11h 30m behind
Toronto (Canada)Sun, 3:56 AM8h 30m behind
London (United Kingdom)Sun, 8:56 AM3h 30m behind
Paris (France)Sun, 9:56 AM2h 30m behind
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Sun, 11:56 AM30m behind
Singapore (Singapore)Sun, 3:56 PM3h 30m ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Sun, 4:56 PM4h 30m ahead
Sydney (Australia)Sun, 5:56 PM5h 30m ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Sun, 7:56 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 Barg-e Matal — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Barg-e Matal 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
؋ 88.60
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 Barg-e Matal

Knowing which languages are used in Barg-e Matal 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 Barg-e Matal. 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
Chitral (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan)28 mi45 kmENE
⬆️
Parun (Nuristan, Afghanistan)29 mi47 kmSW
⬆️
Naṟay (Kunar, Afghanistan)33 mi53 kmSSE
⬆️
Kuran wa Munjan (Badakhshan, Afghanistan)40 mi65 kmNW
⬆️
Upper Dir (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan)44 mi71 kmSE
⬆️

🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Barg-e Matal

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Barg-e Matal is the Taj Mahal (India), about 1,138 km away. Straight-line distances from Barg-e Matal 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, India1,138 km707 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan3,381 km2,101 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China3,906 km2,427 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy5,048 km3,137 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico13,401 km8,327 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil13,629 km8,468 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru15,625 km9,709 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

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

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

⚡ Electrical Standards

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

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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🧭 Barg-e Matal's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for Barg-e Matal

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

🚦 Rules of the Road in Barg-e Matal

Barg-e Matal 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 Barg-e Matal

The closest airport to Barg-e Matal is Chitral Airport (CJL), about 48 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 Barg-e Matal From Abroad

Every call, meeting invite or delivery ETA involving Barg-e Matal 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 Barg-e Matal gets missed.

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Barg-e Matal

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

🔎 Explore More About Barg-e Matal

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Barg-e Matal

What side of the road do people drive on in Barg-e Matal?

Barg-e Matal, 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 Barg-e Matal use?

Barg-e Matal 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 Barg-e Matal?

In Barg-e Matal, 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 Barg-e Matal?

Chitral Airport (CJL) is the nearest airport to Barg-e Matal, about 48 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

What time zone is Barg-e Matal in, and does it observe daylight saving?

Barg-e Matal 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 Barg-e Matal?

Barg-e Matal shares the official and regional languages of Nuristan 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 Barg-e Matal?

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