VoA Radio Ashna shortwave frequencies and schedule
VoA Radio Ashna (United States) has 7 scheduled transmissions on 5 frequencies (shortwave and medium wave), in Pashto / Pushtu, Dari / Eastern Farsi, aimed at Afghanistan. Times are UTC, for the A26 season (EiBi schedule, updated October 15, 2026).
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Schedule (UTC)
| Time UTC | Frequency | Days | Language | Target | Transmitter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:30–01:00 | 7495 kHz 41m | daily | Pashto / Pushtu | Afghanistan | |
| 02:30–05:30 | 13685 kHz 22m | daily | Dari / Eastern Farsi | Afghanistan | |
| 02:30–05:30 | 15205 kHz 19m | daily | Dari / Eastern Farsi | Afghanistan | |
| 13:30–16:30 | 15660 kHz 19m | daily | Dari / Eastern Farsi | Afghanistan | |
| 16:30–17:00 | 972 kHz MW | daily | Pashto / Pushtu | Afghanistan | |
| 16:30–17:00 | 7495 kHz 41m | daily | Pashto / Pushtu | Afghanistan | |
| 17:00–17:30 | 7495 kHz 41m | daily | Dari / Eastern Farsi | Afghanistan |
Schedule data: EiBi. Broadcasters change frequencies at the end of March and October; Skywave DX updates this page every night.
Questions
What frequency is VoA Radio Ashna on?
VoA Radio Ashna uses 5 shortwave frequencies this season: 972 kHz, 7495 kHz, 13685 kHz, 15205 kHz, 15660 kHz. Which one carries which programme depends on the time; see the schedule on this page (times in UTC).
When can I hear VoA Radio Ashna on shortwave?
It has 7 scheduled transmissions, 7 of them daily, from 00:30 UTC. Reception depends on where you are and the time of day: lower frequencies travel farther at night, higher ones by day.
Can I listen to VoA Radio Ashna online?
Yes, over the air: Skywave DX tunes the frequency through a public shortwave receiver that can hear it, so you hear the real broadcast as it arrives. Press a frequency on this page to tune it.
New to shortwave? Read how to listen online and the band guide.