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United Kingdom Embassy and Consulates in Afghanistan
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
United Kingdom Embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan
15Th Street, Roundabout Wazir Akbar Khan Po Box 334
Phone: +93 (0) 700 102 000
Working hours: Close now (Open in 5 hours 33 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of United Kingdom may close on the following Afghan and British holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Daylight Saving Time ends | Sunday, October 25 | 1 week, 4 days |
| Halloween | Saturday, October 31 | 2 weeks, 3 days |
| All Saints' Day | Sunday, November 01 | 2 weeks, 4 days |
| All Souls' Day | Monday, November 02 | 2 weeks, 5 days |
| Guy Fawkes Day | Thursday, November 05 | 3 weeks, 1 day |
| Remembrance Sunday | Sunday, November 08 | 3 weeks, 4 days |
| First Sunday of Advent | Sunday, November 29 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| St Andrew's Day | Monday, November 30 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| First Day of Hanukkah | Saturday, December 05 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Feast of the Immaculate Conception | Tuesday, December 08 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Last day of Hanukkah | Saturday, December 12 | 1 month, 4 weeks |
| December Solstice | Monday, December 21 | 2 months, 1 week |
1. How many British Embassies/Consulates are there in Afghanistan?
United Kingdom currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Afghanistan including and Kabul.
2 - Do Afghan citizens need a visa for United Kingdom?
Afghan citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into United Kingdom. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of United Kingdom in Afghanistan for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of British embassies in Afghanistan?
The British representative offices in Afghanistan will be closed in observance of the following Afghan and British holidays in 2026/2024:
- Daylight Saving Time ends (GB) Sun, Oct 25, 2026 (1 week, 4 days)
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Time in United Kingdom vs Afghanistan
London, United Kingdom time is 4:30 hours behind Kabul, Afghanistan
Kabul, Afghanistan
03:57AMTuesday, October 13, 2026
London, United Kingdom
00:27AMTuesday, October 13, 2026