Karaganda runs on UTC+5 every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Karaganda and your time
Karaganda at a glance
| Country | Kazakhstan |
|---|---|
| Region | Karaganda |
| Time zone | Asia/Almaty |
| UTC offset now | UTC+5 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 2004 |
| Coordinates | 49.80° N, 73.10° E |
Time zone in Karaganda
Karaganda follows the Asia/Almaty 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 Karaganda reads the same clock as Astana.
Clock changes in Karaganda, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Karaganda for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Karaganda and other cities
Take 9:00 AM in Karaganda: the clock reads 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 |
Because Karaganda keeps one offset all year, any change in the gap comes from the other city’s daylight saving time. Compare the January and July columns.
Shared office hours counts the time when the clock reads between 9 AM and 5 PM in both cities on the same day.
Sunrise and sunset in Karaganda
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
The earliest sunrise in Karaganda is at 3:59 AM on June 16, and the latest sunset at 8:20 PM on June 25.
Daylight through the year in Karaganda
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:11 AM | 6:20 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 3:59 AM | 8:20 PM | 16 h 20 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:55 AM | 6:04 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 8:03 AM | 4:09 PM | 8 h 6 min |
When the sun is highest in Karaganda
Karaganda lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:10 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Places close to Karaganda
Every city below shares Karaganda’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temirtau | 30 km (18 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Astana | 193 km (120 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ekibastuz | 265 km (164 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in Kazakhstan
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Karaganda in?
Karaganda uses the Asia/Almaty time zone, which is UTC+5 all year.
Does Karaganda use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Karaganda last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 2004 and now stays on UTC+5 all year.
What is the time difference between Karaganda and New York?
Karaganda 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 Karaganda does not.
Is Karaganda on the same time as Astana?
Yes. Karaganda and Astana both use UTC+5 right now.
How long is the longest day in Karaganda?
About 16 hours 20 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 8 hours 6 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.