Bishkek keeps UTC+6 all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Bishkek and your time
Bishkek at a glance
| Country | Kyrgyzstan |
|---|---|
| Region | Bishkek |
| Capital of | Kyrgyzstan |
| Time zone | Asia/Bishkek |
| UTC offset now | UTC+6 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 2005 |
| Coordinates | 42.87° N, 74.59° E |
Bishkek time zone and clock changes
Local time in Bishkek is UTC+6 year round, under the Asia/Bishkek rules. Daylight saving time was used in the past, most recently in 2005, and no future change is scheduled.
Bishkek is the capital, and all of Kyrgyzstan keeps this time.
Clock changes in Bishkek, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Bishkek for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Bishkek and other cities
A 9:00 AM start in Bishkek is 10:00 PM (previous day) in New York, 2:00 PM in Sydney and 7:00 PM (previous day) in Los Angeles.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July | Shared office hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 11 h behind | 11 h behind | 10 h behind | None |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 14 h behind | 14 h behind | 13 h behind | None |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 6 h behind | 6 h behind | 5 h behind | 2 h |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 5 h behind | 5 h behind | 4 h behind | 3 h |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 2 h behind | 2 h behind | 2 h behind | 6 h |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 30 min behind | 30 min behind | 30 min behind | 7 h 30 min |
| Singapore | --:-- | 2 h ahead | 2 h ahead | 2 h ahead | 6 h |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 3 h ahead | 3 h ahead | 3 h ahead | 5 h |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 5 h ahead | 5 h ahead | 4 h ahead | 3 h |
| UTC | --:-- | 6 h behind | 6 h behind | 6 h behind | 2 h |
Bishkek 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 Bishkek
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The earliest sunrise in Bishkek is at 5:22 AM on June 15, and the latest sunset at 8:44 PM on June 27.
Daylight through the year in Bishkek
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 7:05 AM | 7:14 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:23 AM | 8:44 PM | 15 h 21 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:50 AM | 6:58 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 8:30 AM | 5:31 PM | 9 h 1 min |
Clock time and sun time in Bishkek
The clock in Bishkek runs ahead of the sun. Solar noon, the moment the sun is highest, comes at about 1:00 PM on standard time. That is why sunrise and sunset both come late here.
Places close to Bishkek
Only 193 km (120 mi) away, Almaty in Kazakhstan is 1 hour behind Bishkek. Crossing between the two means resetting your watch.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Almaty (Kazakhstan) | 193 km (120 mi) | --:-- | 1 h behind |
| Manas | 252 km (156 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Taraz (Kazakhstan) | 262 km (163 mi) | --:-- | 1 h behind |
| Andijan (Uzbekistan) | 297 km (185 mi) | --:-- | 1 h behind |
| Osh | 300 km (186 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Plan around the time in Bishkek
- Convert a time to or from Bishkek: 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 Bishkek and the other cities you work with.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Bishkek in?
Bishkek uses the Asia/Bishkek time zone, which is UTC+6 all year.
Does Bishkek use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Bishkek last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 2005 and now stays on UTC+6 all year.
What is the time difference between Bishkek and New York?
Bishkek is 11 hours ahead of New York in January and 10 hours ahead of New York in July, because New York moves its clocks for daylight saving time and Bishkek does not.
How long is the longest day in Bishkek?
About 15 hours 21 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 1 minute of daylight.
Why is the sun not highest at noon in Bishkek?
Clock time follows the time zone, not the sun. Bishkek lies west of the line its offset is based on, so solar noon comes at about 1:00 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.