Samarkand keeps UTC+5 all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Samarkand and your time
Samarkand at a glance
| Country | Uzbekistan |
|---|---|
| Region | Samarqand Region |
| Time zone | Asia/Samarkand |
| UTC offset now | UTC+5 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 39.65° N, 66.96° E |
Time zone in Samarkand
Local time in Samarkand is UTC+5 year round, under the Asia/Samarkand rules. Daylight saving time was used in the past, most recently in 1991, and no future change is scheduled.
Samarkand is on the same time as the rest of Uzbekistan, including the capital, Tashkent.
Clock changes in Samarkand, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Samarkand for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Samarkand is
Take 9:00 AM in Samarkand: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tashkent | --:-- | Same time | Same time | Same time | 8 h |
| 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 |
Samarkand 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 Samarkand
Today
| Sunrise | --:-- |
|---|---|
| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
The earliest sunrise in Samarkand is at 5:04 AM on June 14, and the latest sunset at 8:04 PM on June 28.
Daylight through the year in Samarkand
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:36 AM | 6:44 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:05 AM | 8:03 PM | 14 h 59 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:20 AM | 6:28 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:50 AM | 5:12 PM | 9 h 22 min |
When the sun is highest in Samarkand
Samarkand lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:30 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Places close to Samarkand
Every city below shares Samarkand’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shahrisabz | 67 km (42 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Jizzakh | 91 km (57 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Qarshi | 134 km (83 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Navoiy | 143 km (89 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Istaravshan (Tajikistan) | 177 km (110 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Dushanbe (Tajikistan) | 200 km (124 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Bukhara | 217 km (135 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Khujand (Tajikistan) | 237 km (147 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in Uzbekistan
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Plan around the time in Samarkand
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Samarkand in?
Samarkand uses the Asia/Samarkand time zone, which is UTC+5 all year.
Does Samarkand use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Samarkand last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+5 all year.
What is the time difference between Samarkand and New York?
Samarkand 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 Samarkand does not.
Is Samarkand on the same time as Tashkent?
Yes. Samarkand and Tashkent both use UTC+5 right now.
How long is the longest day in Samarkand?
About 14 hours 59 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 22 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.