Embassy of Japan in Kabul
If you are living or residing in Kabul and planning a trip to Japan, you may want to know
the address, phone or office hours of the Embassy of Japan in Kabul.
This information is for:
- Afghan passport holders living in Kabul
- Japanese passports traveling/working or living in Kabul
- Foreign passports currently residing in Kabul
Embassy Information
| Address: | Street 15, Wazir Akbar Khan Kabul Afghanistan |
| Phone: | +870-772-254-504 +870-772- 250-388 |
| Fax: | +870-782-255-504 |
| Email: | |
| Website: | http://www.afg.emb-japan.go.jp/ |
| Office hours: | |
| Current time in Kabul | 03:56 AM Sunday, July 19 2026-07-19 (GMT +0430) |
| Current time in Japan | 12:56 PM Sunday, July 19 2026-07-19 (GMT +0900) |
The following services may be available at the Embassy:
- Issuance/renewal of passports
- Document notarization
- Issuing visas to Japan
- Offering assistance in case of emergencies for Japanese citizens
Fast Facts:
- Distance: The distance between Kabul and Tokyo is 6135.33 km (3812.32 miles). The average travel time is 12 hours 46 minutes.
- Time difference: Kabul is 5:30 hours behind Tokyo. When the time is 07:24 on November, Monday 18 in Kabul, it is 11:54 on November, Monday 18 in Tokyo
Map and Directions

Get directions to the Embassy of Japan in Kabul.
Distance from city center
4.30 km ( 2.67 miles)
Nearest airport
Kabul International Airport (KBL)
Distance to airport
3.85 kms
Office Hours
| Date | Office hours | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday (Today, November 17, 2024) | Closed | |
| Monday (November 18, 2024) | 09:00 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00 | |
| Tuesday (November 19, 2024) | 09:00 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00 | |
| Wednesday (November 20, 2024) | 09:00 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00 | |
| Thursday (November 21, 2024) | 09:00 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00 | |
| Friday (November 22, 2024) | 09:00 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00 | |
| Saturday (November 23, 2024) | Closed |
Frequently asked questions, answered
1. Where is the embassy of Japan located?
It is located at Street 15, Wazir Akbar Khan Kabul Afghanistan. Coordinates: (69.179087, 34.5386685).
2. How do I contact the Japan Embassy in Kabul?
You can contact the embassy by phone at: +870-772-254-504 +870-772- 250-388. The working hours are from Sunday to Thursday: 08:30 to 12:15 and 13:15 to 17:15 except official holidays in Japan and Afghanistan.
3. Is the embassy open now?
No, it is closed now. The current time in Kabul is 03:56.
Do you need a travel visa?
Disclaimers:
This is NOT the official website of the Embassy of Japan in Kabul.
This website is for informational/reference purposes only.
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| Sunrise | 12:31 PM | |
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