Current local time in Samarqand, Uzbekistan
The live clock above shows the time in Samarqand. Samarqand is in the Asia/Samarkand time zone, UTC+5 right now.
| Country | Uzbekistan |
|---|---|
| Region | Samarkand |
| Population | about 652,000 |
| Coordinates | 39.67° N, 66.94° E |
| Time zone | Asia/Samarkand |
| Abbreviation | UTC+5 |
| UTC offset | UTC+5 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Samarqand 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 | 6:36 AM | 6:43 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 5:04 AM | 8:03 PM | 14 h 58 min |
| September equinox | 6:19 AM | 6:30 PM | 12 h 11 min |
| December solstice | 7:49 AM | 5:10 PM | 9 h 21 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Samarqand at about 12:41 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 32 minutes ahead of the sun, because Samarqand sits at 66.9° E, while its time zone is centred on 75.0° E.
Samarqand time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Samarqand |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Samarqand |
|---|---|---|
| Kattaqorgon | 64 km (40 mi) | same time |
| Shahrisabz | 68 km (42 mi) | same time |
| Jizzax | 89 km (56 mi) | same time |
| Qarshi | 133 km (82 mi) | same time |
| Navoi | 144 km (90 mi) | same time |
| Denow | 175 km (109 mi) | same time |
| Uroteppa, Tajikistan | 178 km (111 mi) | same time |
| Dushanbe, Tajikistan | 200 km (124 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Uzbekistan
- Tashkent
- Namangan
- Andijon
- Fargona
- Qarshi
- Bukhara
- Shahrisabz
- Qoqon
- Nukus
- Jizzax
- Navoi
- Angren
- Termiz
- Chirchiq
- Kattaqorgon
- Denow
- Urgentch
- Olmaliq
Questions people ask
What time zone is Samarqand in?
Samarqand is in the Asia/Samarkand time zone, UTC+5, all year.
Does Samarqand have daylight saving time?
Samarqand doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+5 all year.
Why isn't noon in Samarqand when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Samarqand's clocks follow a zone centred on 75.0° E, so on standard time they run about 32 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).