Current local time in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
The live clock above shows the time in Bishkek. Bishkek is in the Asia/Bishkek time zone, UTC+6 right now.
| Country | Kyrgyzstan |
|---|---|
| Region | Bishkek |
| Population | about 821,000 |
| Coordinates | 42.87° N, 74.59° E |
| Time zone | Asia/Bishkek |
| Abbreviation | UTC+6 |
| UTC offset | UTC+6 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Bishkek doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+6 all year.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 7:05 AM | 7:12 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 5:22 AM | 8:43 PM | 15 h 20 min |
| September equinox | 6:48 AM | 7:00 PM | 12 h 12 min |
| December solstice | 8:29 AM | 5:29 PM | 9 h 0 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Bishkek at about 1:10 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 62 minutes ahead of the sun, because Bishkek sits at 74.6° E, while its time zone is centred on 90.0° E.
Bishkek time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Bishkek |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 11 hours behind in Jan, 10 hours behind in Jul | |
| Los Angeles | 14 hours behind in Jan, 13 hours behind in Jul | |
| London | 6 hours behind in Jan, 5 hours behind in Jul | |
| Paris | 5 hours behind in Jan, 4 hours behind in Jul | |
| Dubai | 2 hours behind | |
| Mumbai | 0.5 hours behind | |
| Shanghai | 2 hours ahead | |
| Tokyo | 3 hours ahead | |
| Sydney | 5 hours ahead in Jan, 4 hours ahead in Jul |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Bishkek |
|---|---|---|
| Almaty, Kazakhstan | 196 km (122 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Jalal Abad | 251 km (156 mi) | same time |
| Taraz, Kazakhstan | 262 km (163 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Andijon, Uzbekistan | 297 km (185 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Osh | 299 km (186 mi) | same time |
| Namangan, Uzbekistan | 319 km (198 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Fargona, Uzbekistan | 361 km (225 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Kashgar, China | 395 km (245 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Kyrgyzstan
Questions people ask
What time zone is Bishkek in?
Bishkek is in the Asia/Bishkek time zone, UTC+6, all year.
Does Bishkek have daylight saving time?
Bishkek doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+6 all year.
Why isn't noon in Bishkek when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Bishkek's clocks follow a zone centred on 90.0° E, so on standard time they run about 62 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).