PlanetClocksCurrent local time in Almaty
Sunrise / Sunset · today
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Time zone facts
- Time zone
- Kazakhstan Time
- IANA zone
- Asia/Almaty
- Current UTC offset
- UTC+5
- Daylight saving time
- No
- Country
- Kazakhstan
- Region
- Almaty
- Population
- 1,977,011
- Coordinates
- 43.25° N, 76.91° E
- Elevation
- 783 m
Almaty is a city in Kazakhstan, with a population of about 1,977,011. It uses the Kazakhstan Time time zone (IANA identifier Asia/Almaty).
Almaty does not observe daylight saving time, so the clock stays on UTC+5 all year round. The time difference with places that do change their clocks — such as most of Europe and North America — therefore shifts by one hour twice a year.
Other cities on the same clock include Astana.
Because Almaty lies at 43.25° N, 76.91° E, the length of the day changes strongly through the year: around the June solstice there are about 15 h 24 min of daylight, and around the December solstice about 8 h 59 min.
Time difference with other cities
Sunrise and sunset through the year (2027)
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 5:56 AM | 6:03 PM | 12 h 07 min |
| June solstice | 4:12 AM | 7:35 PM | 15 h 24 min |
| September equinox | 5:38 AM | 5:50 PM | 12 h 12 min |
| December solstice | 7:20 AM | 4:19 PM | 8 h 59 min |
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Almaty in?
Almaty is in the Kazakhstan Time time zone, IANA identifier Asia/Almaty. The UTC offset is UTC+5.
Does Almaty have daylight saving time?
No. Almaty stays on UTC+5 all year.
What is the time difference between Almaty and New York?
In January New York is 10 hours behind Almaty, and in July it is 9 hours behind Almaty, because of daylight saving time.
What is the time difference between Almaty and Los Angeles?
In January Los Angeles is 13 hours behind Almaty, and in July it is 12 hours behind Almaty, because of daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Almaty?
Sunrise and sunset times change daily; today's times are shown at the top of this page. Around the June solstice, the sun rises at about 4:12 AM and sets at about 7:35 PM; around the December solstice it rises at about 7:20 AM and sets at about 4:19 PM (local time).