Country codes Afghanistan
ISO 3166-1
ALPHA-2
AF
ALPHA-3
AFG
The two-letter code for Afghanistan is AF, and the three-letter code is AFG, as per ISO 3166-1 standards.
Dialing Code
+93
The dialing code for Afghanistan is +93, used for international calls to the country from abroad.
Top Level Domain
.af
The top-level domain (TLD) for Afghanistan is .af, used for country-specific internet addresses.
Country Details
| Formal Name | the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan |
| Capital | Kabul |
| Region | Asia |
| Sub Region | Southern Asia |
Afghanistan, officially known as the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, is located in the Southern Asia sub-region of the larger Asia continent with Kabul serving as its capital.
Currency
| Currency | Afghani |
| Alphabetic Code | AFN |
| Numeric Code | 971 |
Afghanistan uses the Afghani (AFN) as its official currency, with the numeric code 971.
Languages
There are a total of 4 official languages spoken in Afghanistan. These languages play an important role in everyday life, education, government, and business throughout the country.
TimeZones
| Timezone | Offset UTC | Offset DST | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asia / Kabul | +04:30 | +04:30 |
Explore the various timezones across Afghanistan. Each timezone has its unique UTC offset and daylight saving time (DST) adjustments. Check the current time and see the differences in time across various regions of the country.
ISO 3166-2 Codes
| Subdivision name | Subdivision category | ISO Code |
|---|---|---|
| Badakhshān | province | AF-BDS |
| Baghlān | province | AF-BGL |
| Balkh | province | AF-BAL |
| Bādghīs | province | AF-BDG |
| Bāmyān | province | AF-BAM |
| Dāykundī | province | AF-DAY |
| Farāh | province | AF-FRA |
| Fāryāb | province | AF-FYB |
| Ghaznī | province | AF-GHA |
| Ghōr | province | AF-GHO |
| Helmand | province | AF-HEL |
| Herāt | province | AF-HER |
| Jowzjān | province | AF-JOW |
| Kandahār | province | AF-KAN |
| Khōst | province | AF-KHO |
| Kunaṟ | province | AF-KNR |
| Kunduz | province | AF-KDZ |
| Kābul | province | AF-KAB |
| Kāpīsā | province | AF-KAP |
| Laghmān | province | AF-LAG |
| Lōgar | province | AF-LOG |
| Nangarhār | province | AF-NAN |
| Nīmrōz | province | AF-NIM |
| Nūristān | province | AF-NUR |
| Paktiyā | province | AF-PIA |
| Paktīkā | province | AF-PKA |
| Panjshayr | province | AF-PAN |
| Parwān | province | AF-PAR |
| Samangān | province | AF-SAM |
| Sar-e Pul | province | AF-SAR |
| Takhār | province | AF-TAK |
| Uruzgān | province | AF-URU |
| Wardak | province | AF-WAR |
| Zābul | province | AF-ZAB |
Explore the subdivisions of Afghanistan, each identified by a unique ISO 3166-2 code. These codes are crucial for identifying regions within the country and are used for various administrative, geographic, and data purposes.
Neighbouring countries
Afghanistan shares its borders with 6 neighboring countries, including China, Iran, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan.
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Helpful Resources
To learn more about Afghanistan's history, geography, culture, economy, and other key aspects, visit the Afghanistan Wikipedia page.
To learn more about Afghanistan's ISO country codes (alpha-2, alpha-3, and numeric), visit the ISO 3166-1 page for Afghanistan.
For geographical info about Afghanistan, visit the Geonames page. It covers coordinates, elevation, administrative divisions, and nearby locations.