Sydney to Kandahar time converter

Kandahar is 6 hours 30 minutes behind Sydney. When it is 9:00 AM in Sydney, it is 2:30 AM in Kandahar.

Sydney AEDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Kandahar AFT

Monday, October 19, 2026

New South Wales, Australia
Tue, Oct 20
AEDTUTC+11
Afghanistan
Mon, Oct 19
AFTUTC+4:30-6h 30m
Finding your time zone…

12:41 AM in Sydney, Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Sydney to Kandahar conversion table

Every hour of today in Sydney and the matching time in Kandahar. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).

SydneyKandahar
12:00 AM5:30 PM−1 day
1:00 AM6:30 PM−1 day
2:00 AM7:30 PM−1 day
3:00 AM8:30 PM−1 day
4:00 AM9:30 PM−1 day
5:00 AM10:30 PM−1 day
6:00 AM11:30 PM−1 day
7:00 AM12:30 AM
8:00 AM1:30 AM
9:00 AM2:30 AM
10:00 AM3:30 AM
11:00 AM4:30 AM
12:00 PM5:30 AM
1:00 PM6:30 AM
2:00 PM7:30 AM
3:00 PM8:30 AM
4:00 PM9:30 AM
5:00 PM10:30 AM
6:00 PM11:30 AM
7:00 PM12:30 PM
8:00 PM1:30 PM
9:00 PM2:30 PM
10:00 PM3:30 PM
11:00 PM4:30 PM

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 3:30 PM – 6:00 PM in Sydney (9:00 AM – 11:30 AM in Kandahar).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Sydney and Kandahar switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 20, 2026 – Apr 4, 2027: -6h 30m
  • Apr 4, 2027 – Oct 3, 2027: -5h 30m
  • Oct 3, 2027 – Oct 20, 2027: -6h 30m

Distance

Sydney and Kandahar are 11,529 km (7,164 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Sydney and Kandahar?

Kandahar is 6 hours 30 minutes behind Sydney.

What time is it in Kandahar when it is 9 AM in Sydney?

When it is 9:00 AM in Sydney, it is 2:30 AM in Kandahar.

When is the best time to call Kandahar from Sydney?

Both sides are at work from 3:30 PM – 6:00 PM in Sydney (9:00 AM – 11:30 AM in Kandahar).

Does the time difference between Sydney and Kandahar change?

Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.