Current local time in Almaty, Kazakhstan
The live clock above shows the time in Almaty. Almaty is in the Asia/Almaty time zone, UTC+5 right now.
| Country | Kazakhstan |
|---|---|
| Region | Almaty |
| Population | about 1.1 million |
| Coordinates | 43.33° N, 76.92° E |
| Time zone | Asia/Almaty |
| Abbreviation | UTC+5 |
| UTC offset | UTC+5 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Almaty 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 | 5:56 AM | 6:03 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 4:11 AM | 7:36 PM | 15 h 24 min |
| September equinox | 5:38 AM | 5:51 PM | 12 h 12 min |
| December solstice | 7:21 AM | 4:19 PM | 8 h 57 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Almaty at about 12:01 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 8 minutes behind the sun, because Almaty sits at 76.9° E, while its time zone is centred on 75.0° E.
Almaty time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Almaty |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Almaty |
|---|---|---|
| Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan | 196 km (122 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
| Yining, China | 363 km (225 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
| Aksu, China | 366 km (227 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
| Jalal Abad, Kyrgyzstan | 417 km (259 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
| Kashgar, China | 435 km (270 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
| Taraz | 453 km (281 mi) | same time |
| Osh, Kyrgyzstan | 461 km (286 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
| Andijon, Uzbekistan | 471 km (293 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Kazakhstan
- Shymkent
- Qaraghandy
- Astana
- Taraz
- Pavlodar
- Semey
- Oskemen
- Aktobe
- Oostanay
- Petropavlovsk
- Qyzylorda
- Oral
- Atyrau
- Temirtau
- Mangyshlak
- Kokshetau
- Ekibastuz
- Zhezqazghan
Questions people ask
What time zone is Almaty in?
Almaty is in the Asia/Almaty time zone, UTC+5, all year.
Does Almaty have daylight saving time?
Almaty doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+5 all year.
Why isn't noon in Almaty when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Almaty's clocks follow a zone centred on 75.0° E, so on standard time they run about 8 minutes behind the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).