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Current Date And Time In Uruzgan, Afghanistan

Sunday, 26 July 2026
06:45:26 AFT
State: Oruzgan
Currency: Afghan Afghani (AFN)
Timezone: UTC +04:30 (AFT)
Population: 13,388
District: Khāş Uruzgān

✈️ Uruzgan, Oruzgan, Afghanistan - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Uruzgan, 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 Uruzgan.

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

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Afghanistan, which includes Uruzgan, 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 Uruzgan.

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 Uruzgan. 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 Uruzgan.

🚔
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 Uruzgan for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Uruzgan
International Airport • KDH
Ahmad Shah Baba International Airport
Kandahar, AF
174
km away

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

✈️ How Far Is Uruzgan From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Uruzgan 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)1,397 km868 mi~ 2h 24m
Singapore (Singapore)5,232 km3,251 mi~ 6h 54m
Paris (France)5,508 km3,422 mi~ 7h 14m
London (United Kingdom)5,652 km3,512 mi~ 7h 24m
Tokyo (Japan)6,552 km4,071 mi~ 8h 28m
Toronto (Canada)10,827 km6,728 mi~ 13h 29m
New York (United States)10,885 km6,764 mi~ 13h 33m
Sydney (Australia)11,532 km7,166 mi~ 14h 19m
Los Angeles (United States)12,550 km7,798 mi~ 15h 31m
Auckland (New Zealand)13,604 km8,453 mi~ 16h 45m

✈ 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 Uruzgan, 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 Uruzgan 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 Time6:45 AM on Sunday, July 26, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Uruzgan to Major World Cities

It is currently 6:45 AM on Sunday in Uruzgan. 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 Uruzgan 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 Uruzgan
New York (United States)Sat, 10:15 PM8h 30m behind
Los Angeles (United States)Sat, 7:15 PM11h 30m behind
Toronto (Canada)Sat, 10:15 PM8h 30m behind
London (United Kingdom)Sun, 3:15 AM3h 30m behind
Paris (France)Sun, 4:15 AM2h 30m behind
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Sun, 6:15 AM30m behind
Singapore (Singapore)Sun, 10:15 AM3h 30m ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Sun, 11:15 AM4h 30m ahead
Sydney (Australia)Sun, 12:15 PM5h 30m ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Sun, 2:15 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 Uruzgan — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Uruzgan 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 Uruzgan

Knowing which languages are used in Uruzgan 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 Uruzgan. 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
Nayak (Zabul, Afghanistan)26 mi42 kmSSE
⬆️
Khakiran (Zabul, Afghanistan)26 mi42 kmESE
⬆️
Gaz Ab (Oruzgan, Afghanistan)28 mi46 kmWest (W)
⬆️
Sayagaz (Zabul, Afghanistan)34 mi55 kmSE
⬆️
Chowṉêy (Daykundi, Afghanistan)38 mi61 kmNNW
⬆️

🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Uruzgan

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Uruzgan is the Taj Mahal (India), about 1,270 km away. Straight-line distances from Uruzgan 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, India1,270 km789 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan2,956 km1,837 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China4,425 km2,749 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy4,803 km2,985 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil13,156 km8,175 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico13,498 km8,387 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru15,337 km9,530 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

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

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

🔋 Before You Pack for Uruzgan

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

🚦 Rules of the Road in Uruzgan

Uruzgan 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 Uruzgan

The closest airport to Uruzgan is Ahmad Shah Baba International Airport (KDH), about 174 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 Uruzgan From Abroad

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

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Uruzgan

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

🔎 Explore More About Uruzgan

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Uruzgan

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

Uruzgan, 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 Uruzgan use?

Uruzgan 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 Uruzgan?

In Uruzgan, 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 Uruzgan?

Ahmad Shah Baba International Airport (KDH) is the nearest airport to Uruzgan, about 174 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

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

Uruzgan 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 Uruzgan?

Uruzgan 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 Uruzgan?

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