Almaty runs on UTC+5 every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Almaty and your time
Almaty at a glance
| Country | Kazakhstan |
|---|---|
| Region | Almaty |
| Time zone | Asia/Almaty |
| UTC offset now | UTC+5 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 2004 |
| Coordinates | 43.25° N, 76.91° E |
Almaty time zone and clock changes
The clocks in Almaty follow Asia/Almaty and do not move with the seasons. The last daylight saving period here was in 2004. Since then the offset has stayed at UTC+5.
Almaty is on the same time as the rest of Kazakhstan, including the capital, Astana.
Clock changes in Almaty, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Almaty for 2026 or 2027.
Almaty time compared with major cities
A 9:00 AM start in Almaty 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Almaty 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.
Daylight in Almaty
Today
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The earliest sunrise in Almaty is at 4:12 AM on June 15, and the latest sunset at 7:37 PM on June 27.
Daylight through the year in Almaty
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 5:56 AM | 6:04 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 4:12 AM | 7:36 PM | 15 h 24 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:40 AM | 5:49 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:22 AM | 4:20 PM | 8 h 59 min |
Clock time and sun time in Almaty
Almaty lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 11:50 AM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Places close to Almaty
Only 193 km (120 mi) away, Bishkek in Kyrgyzstan is 1 hour ahead of Almaty. Crossing between the two means resetting your watch.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) | 193 km (120 mi) | --:-- | 1 h ahead |
| Taldykorgan | 228 km (142 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in Kazakhstan
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Tools for time in Almaty
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Almaty in?
Almaty uses the Asia/Almaty time zone, which is UTC+5 all year.
Does Almaty use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Almaty last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 2004 and now stays on UTC+5 all year.
What is the time difference between Almaty and New York?
Almaty 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 Almaty does not.
Is Almaty on the same time as Astana?
Yes. Almaty and Astana both use UTC+5 right now.
How long is the longest day in Almaty?
About 15 hours 24 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 8 hours 59 minutes of daylight.
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.