Aktobe runs on UTC+5 every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Aktobe and your time
Aktobe at a glance
| Country | Kazakhstan |
|---|---|
| Region | Aktobe |
| Time zone | Asia/Aqtobe |
| UTC offset now | UTC+5 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 2004 |
| Coordinates | 50.28° N, 57.21° E |
Which time zone Aktobe uses
Aktobe follows the Asia/Aqtobe time zone and stays on UTC+5 all year. Clocks here last changed for daylight saving time in 2004; the tz database lists no change after that.
All of Kazakhstan keeps the same time, so Aktobe reads the same clock as Astana.
Clock changes in Aktobe, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Aktobe for 2026 or 2027.
Aktobe time compared with major cities
When it is 9:00 AM in Aktobe, it is 11:00 PM (previous day) in New York, 3:00 PM in Sydney and 8:00 PM (previous day) in Los Angeles.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July | Shared office hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astana | --:-- | Same time | Same time | Same time | 8 h |
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 10 h behind | 10 h behind | 9 h behind | None |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 13 h behind | 13 h behind | 12 h behind | None |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 5 h behind | 5 h behind | 4 h behind | 3 h |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 4 h behind | 4 h behind | 3 h behind | 4 h |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 1 h behind | 1 h behind | 1 h behind | 7 h |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 30 min ahead | 30 min ahead | 30 min ahead | 7 h 30 min |
| Singapore | --:-- | 3 h ahead | 3 h ahead | 3 h ahead | 5 h |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 4 h ahead | 4 h ahead | 4 h ahead | 4 h |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 6 h ahead | 6 h ahead | 5 h ahead | 2 h |
| UTC | --:-- | 5 h behind | 5 h behind | 5 h behind | 3 h |
Aktobe never changes its clocks, but many of these cities do. Where the January and July columns disagree, the gap shifts when the other city moves to or from daylight saving time.
Shared office hours is the part of a 9 AM to 5 PM local working day that both cities have in common. Weekends are not taken into account.
Sunrise, sunset and day length in Aktobe
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Day length in Aktobe runs from 8 hours 2 minutes at the December solstice to 16 hours 25 minutes at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 9:26 PM, comes on June 25.
Daylight through the year in Aktobe
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 7:15 AM | 7:24 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:00 AM | 9:26 PM | 16 h 25 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:59 AM | 7:08 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 9:09 AM | 5:11 PM | 8 h 2 min |
Clock time and sun time in Aktobe
The clock in Aktobe runs ahead of the sun. Solar noon, the moment the sun is highest, comes at about 1:10 PM on standard time. That is why sunrise and sunset both come late here.
Places close to Aktobe
All the places listed below keep the same time as Aktobe.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Novotroitsk (Russia) | 129 km (80 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Orsk (Russia) | 139 km (86 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Orenburg (Russia) | 222 km (138 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Aktobe in?
Aktobe uses the Asia/Aqtobe time zone, which is UTC+5 all year.
Does Aktobe use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Aktobe last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 2004 and now stays on UTC+5 all year.
What is the time difference between Aktobe and New York?
Aktobe is 10 hours ahead of New York in January and 9 hours ahead of New York in July, because New York moves its clocks for daylight saving time and Aktobe does not.
Is Aktobe on the same time as Astana?
Yes. Aktobe and Astana both use UTC+5 right now.
How long is the longest day in Aktobe?
About 16 hours 25 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 8 hours 2 minutes of daylight.
Why is the sun not highest at noon in Aktobe?
Clock time follows the time zone, not the sun. Aktobe lies west of the line its offset is based on, so solar noon comes at about 1:10 PM on standard time.
Time zone rules: IANA tz database, version 2026e. Place names and coordinates: GeoNames. Sunrise and sunset are calculated from the coordinates and can differ by a minute or two from local almanacs.