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Current Date And Time In Sar-e Pul, Afghanistan

Sunday, 26 July 2026
00:39:49 AFT
Currency: Afghan Afghani (AFN)
Timezone: UTC +04:30 (AFT)
Population: 52,121
District: Sar-e Pul

✈️ Sar-e Pul, Sar-e Pol Province, Afghanistan - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Sar-e Pul, Sar-e Pol Province, 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 Sar-e Pul.

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

Quick Links: Overview | Map | Currency | Nearby Cities | Sar-e Pol Province Travel | Afghanistan Travel

🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Afghanistan, which includes Sar-e Pul, 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 Sar-e Pul.

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 Sar-e Pul. 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 Sar-e Pul.

🚔
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 Sar-e Pul for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Sar-e Pul
Regional Airport • MMZ
Maymana Zahiraddin Faryabi Airport
Maymana, AF
110
km away

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

✈️ How Far Is Sar-e Pul From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Sar-e Pul 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)1,591 km988 mi~ 2h 37m
Paris (France)5,234 km3,252 mi~ 6h 54m
London (United Kingdom)5,362 km3,332 mi~ 7h 04m
Singapore (Singapore)5,495 km3,415 mi~ 7h 13m
Tokyo (Japan)6,461 km4,015 mi~ 8h 21m
Toronto (Canada)10,468 km6,504 mi~ 13h 04m
New York (United States)10,535 km6,546 mi~ 13h 09m
Sydney (Australia)11,776 km7,318 mi~ 14h 36m
Los Angeles (United States)12,190 km7,574 mi~ 15h 05m
Auckland (New Zealand)13,815 km8,584 mi~ 17h

✈ 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 Sar-e Pul, 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 Sar-e Pul 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 Time12:39 AM on Sunday, July 26, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Sar-e Pul to Major World Cities

It is currently 12:39 AM on Sunday in Sar-e Pul. 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 Sar-e Pul 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 Sar-e Pul
New York (United States)Sat, 4:09 PM8h 30m behind
Los Angeles (United States)Sat, 1:09 PM11h 30m behind
Toronto (Canada)Sat, 4:09 PM8h 30m behind
London (United Kingdom)Sat, 9:09 PM3h 30m behind
Paris (France)Sat, 10:09 PM2h 30m behind
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Sun, 12:09 AM30m behind
Singapore (Singapore)Sun, 4:09 AM3h 30m ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Sun, 5:09 AM4h 30m ahead
Sydney (Australia)Sun, 6:09 AM5h 30m ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Sun, 8:09 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 Sar-e Pul — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Sar-e Pul 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 Sar-e Pul

Knowing which languages are used in Sar-e Pul 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 Sar-e Pul. 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
Şayad (Sar-e Pol Province, Afghanistan)8 mi13 kmSW
⬆️
Sozmah Qal‘ah (Sar-e Pol Province, Afghanistan)17 mi28 kmESE
⬆️
Pasnay (Sar-e Pol Province, Afghanistan)32 mi52 kmSSW
⬆️
Shibirghan (Jowzjan, Afghanistan)33 mi53 kmNNW
⬆️
Tukzar (Sar-e Pol Province, Afghanistan)33 mi53 kmSE
⬆️

🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Sar-e Pul

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Sar-e Pul is the Taj Mahal (India), about 1,522 km away. Straight-line distances from Sar-e Pul 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, India1,522 km946 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan2,896 km1,800 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China4,337 km2,695 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy4,583 km2,848 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico13,143 km8,167 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil13,154 km8,173 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru15,154 km9,416 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

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

✈️ Sar-e Pol Province Travel GuideView travel standards for all of Sar-e Pol Province, including major hub cities.
✈️ Afghanistan Travel GuideView nationwide travel standards for Afghanistan.

⚡ Electrical Standards

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

StandardDetail
⚡ Voltage230 V
🔄 Frequency50 Hz
🔌 Plug Types
CType C: Two round pins (Europlug)
FType F: Two round pins + grounding clips (Schuko)
States By Alphabets

🧭 Sar-e Pul's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for Sar-e Pul

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

🚦 Rules of the Road in Sar-e Pul

Sar-e Pul 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 Sar-e Pul

The closest airport to Sar-e Pul is Maymana Zahiraddin Faryabi Airport (MMZ), about 110 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 Sar-e Pul From Abroad

Every call, meeting invite or delivery ETA involving Sar-e Pul 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 Sar-e Pul gets missed.

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Sar-e Pul

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

🔎 Explore More About Sar-e Pul

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Sar-e Pul

What side of the road do people drive on in Sar-e Pul?

Sar-e Pul, 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 Sar-e Pul use?

Sar-e Pul 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 Sar-e Pul?

In Sar-e Pul, 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 Sar-e Pul?

Maymana Zahiraddin Faryabi Airport (MMZ) is the nearest airport to Sar-e Pul, about 110 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

What time zone is Sar-e Pul in, and does it observe daylight saving?

Sar-e Pul 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 Sar-e Pul?

Sar-e Pul shares the official and regional languages of Sar-e Pol Province 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 Sar-e Pul?

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