Current local time in Semey, Kazakhstan
The live clock above shows the time in Semey. Semey is in the Asia/Almaty time zone, UTC+5 right now.
| Country | Kazakhstan |
|---|---|
| Region | East Kazakhstan |
| Population | about 302,000 |
| Coordinates | 50.44° N, 80.28° E |
| Time zone | Asia/Almaty |
| Abbreviation | UTC+5 |
| UTC offset | UTC+5 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Semey 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 | 5:42 AM | 5:50 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | 3:27 AM | 7:53 PM | 16 h 26 min |
| September equinox | 5:24 AM | 5:39 PM | 12 h 14 min |
| December solstice | 7:36 AM | 3:36 PM | 8 h 0 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Semey at about 11:47 AM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 21 minutes behind the sun, because Semey sits at 80.3° E, while its time zone is centred on 75.0° E.
Semey time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Semey |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Semey |
|---|---|---|
| Rubtsovsk, Russia | 137 km (85 mi) | 2 hours ahead |
| Oskemen | 174 km (108 mi) | same time |
| Pavlodar | 310 km (193 mi) | same time |
| Ekibastuz | 375 km (233 mi) | same time |
| Barnaul, Russia | 403 km (250 mi) | 2 hours ahead |
| Biysk, Russia | 412 km (256 mi) | 2 hours ahead |
| Qaraghandy | 514 km (319 mi) | same time |
| Temirtau | 521 km (324 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Kazakhstan
- Almaty
- Shymkent
- Qaraghandy
- Astana
- Taraz
- Pavlodar
- Oskemen
- Aktobe
- Oostanay
- Petropavlovsk
- Qyzylorda
- Oral
- Atyrau
- Temirtau
- Mangyshlak
- Kokshetau
- Ekibastuz
- Zhezqazghan
Questions people ask
What time zone is Semey in?
Semey is in the Asia/Almaty time zone, UTC+5, all year.
Does Semey have daylight saving time?
Semey doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+5 all year.
Why isn't noon in Semey when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Semey's clocks follow a zone centred on 75.0° E, so on standard time they run about 21 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).