Current local time in Aktobe, Kazakhstan
The live clock above shows the time in Aktobe. Aktobe is in the Asia/Aqtobe time zone, UTC+5 right now.
| Country | Kazakhstan |
|---|---|
| Region | Aqtöbe |
| Population | about 260,000 |
| Coordinates | 50.28° N, 57.17° E |
| Time zone | Asia/Aqtobe |
| Abbreviation | UTC+5 |
| UTC offset | UTC+5 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Aktobe doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+5 all year.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 7:15 AM | 7:22 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | 5:00 AM | 9:25 PM | 16 h 25 min |
| September equinox | 6:56 AM | 7:11 PM | 12 h 14 min |
| December solstice | 9:08 AM | 5:09 PM | 8 h 1 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Aktobe at about 1:20 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 71 minutes ahead of the sun, because Aktobe sits at 57.2° E, while its time zone is centred on 75.0° E.
Aktobe time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Aktobe |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 10 hours behind in Jan, 9 hours behind in Jul | |
| Los Angeles | 13 hours behind in Jan, 12 hours behind in Jul | |
| London | 5 hours behind in Jan, 4 hours behind in Jul | |
| Paris | 4 hours behind in Jan, 3 hours behind in Jul | |
| Dubai | 1 hour behind | |
| Mumbai | 0.5 hours ahead | |
| Shanghai | 3 hours ahead | |
| Tokyo | 4 hours ahead | |
| Sydney | 6 hours ahead in Jan, 5 hours ahead in Jul |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Aktobe |
|---|---|---|
| Orsk, Russia | 146 km (90 mi) | same time |
| Orenburg, Russia | 220 km (137 mi) | same time |
| Salavat, Russia | 354 km (220 mi) | same time |
| Magnitogorsk, Russia | 371 km (230 mi) | same time |
| Sterlitamak, Russia | 382 km (237 mi) | same time |
| Oral | 425 km (264 mi) | same time |
| Ufa, Russia | 507 km (315 mi) | same time |
| Rudny | 507 km (315 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Kazakhstan
- Almaty
- Shymkent
- Qaraghandy
- Astana
- Taraz
- Pavlodar
- Semey
- Oskemen
- Oostanay
- Petropavlovsk
- Qyzylorda
- Oral
- Atyrau
- Temirtau
- Mangyshlak
- Kokshetau
- Ekibastuz
- Zhezqazghan
Questions people ask
What time zone is Aktobe in?
Aktobe is in the Asia/Aqtobe time zone, UTC+5, all year.
Does Aktobe have daylight saving time?
Aktobe doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+5 all year.
Why isn't noon in Aktobe when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Aktobe's clocks follow a zone centred on 75.0° E, so on standard time they run about 71 minutes ahead of the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).