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Current Date And Time In Gardez, Afghanistan

Sunday, 26 July 2026
08:34:19 AFT
State: Paktia
Currency: Afghan Afghani (AFN)
Timezone: UTC +04:30 (AFT)
Population: 103,601
District: Gardez

✈️ Gardez, Paktia, Afghanistan - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Gardez, Paktia, 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 Gardez.

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

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Afghanistan, which includes Gardez, 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 Gardez.

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 Gardez. 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 Gardez.

🚔
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 Gardez for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Gardez
Regional Airport • KHT
Khost International Airport
Khost, AF
64
km away

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

✈️ How Far Is Gardez From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Gardez 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)1,640 km1,019 mi~ 2h 41m
Singapore (Singapore)5,080 km3,157 mi~ 6h 44m
Paris (France)5,649 km3,510 mi~ 7h 24m
London (United Kingdom)5,780 km3,592 mi~ 7h 33m
Tokyo (Japan)6,302 km3,916 mi~ 8h 10m
Toronto (Canada)10,854 km6,744 mi~ 13h 31m
New York (United States)10,933 km6,794 mi~ 13h 37m
Sydney (Australia)11,368 km7,064 mi~ 14h 07m
Los Angeles (United States)12,453 km7,738 mi~ 15h 24m
Auckland (New Zealand)13,420 km8,339 mi~ 16h 32m

✈ 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 Gardez, 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 Gardez 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 Time8:34 AM on Sunday, July 26, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Gardez to Major World Cities

It is currently 8:34 AM on Sunday in Gardez. 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 Gardez 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 Gardez
New York (United States)Sun, 12:04 AM8h 30m behind
Los Angeles (United States)Sat, 9:04 PM11h 30m behind
Toronto (Canada)Sun, 12:04 AM8h 30m behind
London (United Kingdom)Sun, 5:04 AM3h 30m behind
Paris (France)Sun, 6:04 AM2h 30m behind
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Sun, 8:04 AM30m behind
Singapore (Singapore)Sun, 12:04 PM3h 30m ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Sun, 1:04 PM4h 30m ahead
Sydney (Australia)Sun, 2:04 PM5h 30m ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Sun, 4:04 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 Gardez — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Gardez 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 Gardez

Knowing which languages are used in Gardez 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 Gardez. 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
Salam Khel (Paktia, Afghanistan)8 mi13 kmNE
⬆️
Wulêswali Sayyid Karam (Paktia, Afghanistan)10 mi17 kmNE
⬆️
Shwak (Paktia, Afghanistan)15 mi24 kmSE
⬆️
Zurmat (Paktia, Afghanistan)16 mi26 kmSW
⬆️
Charkh (Logar, Afghanistan)22 mi35 kmNW
⬆️

🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Gardez

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Gardez is the Taj Mahal (India), about 1,106 km away. Straight-line distances from Gardez 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, India1,106 km687 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan3,193 km1,984 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China4,174 km2,594 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy4,981 km3,095 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil13,406 km8,330 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico13,536 km8,411 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru15,539 km9,655 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

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

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

⚡ Electrical Standards

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

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

🔋 Before You Pack for Gardez

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

🚦 Rules of the Road in Gardez

Gardez 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 Gardez

The closest airport to Gardez is Khost International Airport (KHT), 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 Gardez From Abroad

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

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Gardez

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

🔎 Explore More About Gardez

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Gardez

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

Gardez, 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 Gardez use?

Gardez 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 Gardez?

In Gardez, 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 Gardez?

Khost International Airport (KHT) is the nearest airport to Gardez, about 64 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

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

Gardez 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 Gardez?

Gardez shares the official and regional languages of Paktia 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 Gardez?

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