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Current Date And Time In Gaz Ab, Afghanistan

Saturday, 25 July 2026
21:28:58 AFT
State: Oruzgan
Currency: Afghan Afghani (AFN)
Timezone: UTC +04:30 (AFT)

✈️ Gaz Ab, Oruzgan, Afghanistan - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Gaz Ab, Oruzgan, 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 Gaz Ab.

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

Quick Links: Overview | Map | Currency | Nearby Cities | Oruzgan Travel | Afghanistan Travel

🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Afghanistan, which includes Gaz Ab, 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 Gaz Ab.

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 Gaz Ab. 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 Gaz Ab.

🚔
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 Gaz Ab for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Gaz Ab
International Airport • KDH
Ahmad Shah Baba International Airport
Kandahar, AF
160
km away

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

✈️ How Far Is Gaz Ab From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Gaz Ab 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)1,360 km845 mi~ 2h 21m
Singapore (Singapore)5,270 km3,275 mi~ 6h 57m
Paris (France)5,472 km3,400 mi~ 7h 11m
London (United Kingdom)5,619 km3,491 mi~ 7h 22m
Tokyo (Japan)6,594 km4,097 mi~ 8h 30m
Toronto (Canada)10,809 km6,716 mi~ 13h 28m
New York (United States)10,863 km6,750 mi~ 13h 32m
Sydney (Australia)11,571 km7,190 mi~ 14h 22m
Los Angeles (United States)12,553 km7,800 mi~ 15h 31m
Auckland (New Zealand)13,645 km8,479 mi~ 16h 48m

✈ 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 Gaz Ab, 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 Gaz Ab 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 Time9:28 PM on Saturday, July 25, 2026

💱 Money In Gaz Ab — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Gaz Ab 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 Gaz Ab

Knowing which languages are used in Gaz Ab 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 Gaz Ab. 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
Tarinkot (Oruzgan, Afghanistan)26 mi41 kmSW
⬆️
Uruzgan (Oruzgan, Afghanistan)28 mi46 kmEast (E)
⬆️
Chowṉêy (Daykundi, Afghanistan)32 mi52 kmNNE
⬆️
Zamto Kêlay (Kandahar, Afghanistan)38 mi62 kmSouth (S)
⬆️
Kajran (Daykundi, Afghanistan)43 mi69 kmWNW
⬆️

🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Gaz Ab

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Gaz Ab is the Taj Mahal (India), about 1,311 km away. Straight-line distances from Gaz Ab 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, India1,311 km814 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan2,910 km1,808 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China4,466 km2,775 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy4,763 km2,960 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil13,111 km8,147 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico13,477 km8,374 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru15,293 km9,503 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

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

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

⚡ Electrical Standards

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

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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🧭 Gaz Ab's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for Gaz Ab

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

🚦 Rules of the Road in Gaz Ab

Gaz Ab 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 Gaz Ab

The closest airport to Gaz Ab is Ahmad Shah Baba International Airport (KDH), about 160 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 Gaz Ab From Abroad

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

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Gaz Ab

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

🔎 Explore More About Gaz Ab

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Gaz Ab

What side of the road do people drive on in Gaz Ab?

Gaz Ab, 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 Gaz Ab use?

Gaz Ab 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 Gaz Ab?

In Gaz Ab, 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 Gaz Ab?

Ahmad Shah Baba International Airport (KDH) is the nearest airport to Gaz Ab, about 160 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

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

Gaz Ab 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 Gaz Ab?

Gaz Ab shares the official and regional languages of Oruzgan 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 Gaz Ab?

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