Astana runs on UTC+5 every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Astana and your time
Astana at a glance
| Country | Kazakhstan |
|---|---|
| Region | Astana |
| Capital of | Kazakhstan |
| Time zone | Asia/Almaty |
| UTC offset now | UTC+5 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 2004 |
| Coordinates | 51.18° N, 71.45° E |
Time zone in Astana
Local time in Astana is UTC+5 year round, under the Asia/Almaty rules. Daylight saving time was used in the past, most recently in 2004, and no future change is scheduled.
Astana is the capital, and all of Kazakhstan keeps this time.
Clock changes in Astana, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Astana for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Astana is
A 9:00 AM start in Astana 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 |
Astana 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 and sunset in Astana
Today
| Sunrise | --:-- |
|---|---|
| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Day length in Astana runs from 7 hours 53 minutes at the December solstice to 16 hours 35 minutes at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 8:34 PM, comes on June 25.
Daylight through the year in Astana
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:18 AM | 6:27 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 3:59 AM | 8:33 PM | 16 h 35 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:02 AM | 6:11 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 8:16 AM | 4:09 PM | 7 h 53 min |
When the sun is highest in Astana
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Astana: solar noon falls at about 12:15 PM on standard time.
Places close to Astana
Every city below shares Astana’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temirtau | 165 km (102 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Karaganda | 193 km (120 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kokshetau | 273 km (169 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ekibastuz | 275 km (171 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in Kazakhstan
All time zones and cities in Kazakhstan
Plan around the time in Astana
- Convert a time to or from Astana: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
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- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Astana and the other cities you work with.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Astana in?
Astana uses the Asia/Almaty time zone, which is UTC+5 all year.
Does Astana use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Astana last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 2004 and now stays on UTC+5 all year.
What is the time difference between Astana and New York?
Astana 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 Astana does not.
How long is the longest day in Astana?
About 16 hours 35 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 7 hours 53 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.