Current Time in Afghanistan
Best time to meet with Afghans
| Time period (local time) | 5-point scale | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 7:00-9:00 | Not suitable for meetings, as it's hectic due to commuting and morning preparations. | |
| 9:00-11:00 | Best time for meetings, as work is just starting and concentration is high. | |
| 11:00-13:00 | Morning work is over, so you can attend with relative ease. | |
| 13:00-15:00 | It's easy to feel sleepy after lunch, and concentration tends to drop slightly. | |
| 15:00-17:00 | Good time for meetings, as work in the afternoon is stable. | |
| 17:00-19:00 | Close to the end of the workday, so it is easy to overlap with personal schedules. | |
| 19:00-21:00 | It is private time, so motivation to participate in the meeting is likely to decrease. | |
| 21:00-23:00 | This is the time when people start preparing for bed, so it is not suitable for business meetings. |
The best time to hold a business meeting in Afghanistan is between 9:00 and 11:00 local time. This time is shortly after the start of the workday, so participants are highly focused and have a good sense of judgment, and are likely to be positive about the meeting. In particular, since public institutions and private companies often start work around 8:00-9:00, this time after morning business has been organized is a time when it is easy to find time for a meeting.
Another advantage is that early mornings are less likely to be interrupted by external sources such as phone calls or visits, making it easier to concentrate on the meeting. Considering the local conditions, where temperatures tend to rise during the day and power and infrastructure can become unstable after the afternoon, it is more efficient and safer to make important decisions in the morning.
Furthermore, there are several religious events and prayer times during the day, so the time period between 9:00 and 11:00 is ideal because it is less likely to overlap with these, allowing all participants to calmly concentrate on the meeting. From the perspective of international schedule adjustments, this is a time when it is easy to cooperate with various regions in the Middle East, South Asia, and Europe, and you can expect smooth business operations. Therefore, we strongly recommend that meetings in Afghanistan be held during this time period.