Shymkent keeps UTC+5 all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Shymkent and your time
Shymkent at a glance
| Country | Kazakhstan |
|---|---|
| Region | Shymkent |
| Time zone | Asia/Almaty |
| UTC offset now | UTC+5 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 2004 |
| Coordinates | 42.31° N, 69.60° E |
Which time zone Shymkent uses
Shymkent 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.
Shymkent is on the same time as the rest of Kazakhstan, including the capital, Astana.
Clock changes in Shymkent, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Shymkent for 2026 or 2027.
Shymkent time compared with major cities
A 9:00 AM start in Shymkent 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 |
Because Shymkent 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.
Daylight in Shymkent
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Over the year, daylight in Shymkent grows from 9 hours 5 minutes to 15 hours 17 minutes and back, a swing of 6 hours 12 minutes.
Daylight through the year in Shymkent
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:25 AM | 6:33 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 4:45 AM | 8:02 PM | 15 h 17 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:10 AM | 6:18 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:48 AM | 4:53 PM | 9 h 5 min |
When the sun is highest in Shymkent
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Shymkent: solar noon falls at about 12:20 PM on standard time.
Places close to Shymkent
Every city below shares Shymkent’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chirchiq (Uzbekistan) | 94 km (58 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Tashkent (Uzbekistan) | 121 km (75 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Angren (Uzbekistan) | 151 km (94 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Turkestan | 155 km (96 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Taraz | 159 km (99 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Olmaliq (Uzbekistan) | 163 km (101 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Chust (Uzbekistan) | 199 km (124 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Khujand (Tajikistan) | 225 km (140 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Tools for time in Shymkent
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Shymkent in?
Shymkent uses the Asia/Almaty time zone, which is UTC+5 all year.
Does Shymkent use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Shymkent last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 2004 and now stays on UTC+5 all year.
What is the time difference between Shymkent and New York?
Shymkent 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 Shymkent does not.
Is Shymkent on the same time as Astana?
Yes. Shymkent and Astana both use UTC+5 right now.
How long is the longest day in Shymkent?
About 15 hours 17 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 5 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.