Standard TimeAFT |
UTC+4.5 |
Daylight Saving Time
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Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
IANA Time Zone |
Asia/Kabul |
Faizabad time compared to Beijing time (China) |
3.5 hours ahead |
Faizabad is the capital of Badakhshan Province in northeastern Afghanistan, situated in the northeastern part of the Hindu Kush Mountains near the Tajikistan border, at an altitude of about 1,200 meters above sea level, and is an important political, economic and cultural center of the region. The city is located in a remote mountainous area with a predominantly alpine climate, with long cold winters and short cool summers. With a long history as an important post on the ancient Silk Road, Faizabad still retains its traditional handicrafts and multicultural fusion. The local economy relies mainly on agriculture and animal husbandry, with animal husbandry, wheat cultivation and fruit (e.g. apricots, walnuts) production, and in recent years, due to its special geographical location, it has also gradually become a transit point for border trade. As the capital of a remote region, Faizabad's infrastructure is still under development, but its unique natural landscape and ethnic flavor attract a small number of adventure tourists.
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