Does Almaty observe daylight saving time?

No. Almaty stays on UTC+05:00 all year, and no clock change is scheduled in the next 12 months.

What is the time difference between Almaty and London?

London is 5 hours behind Almaty right now. During the year the gap varies between 4 hours and 5 hours, because London changes its clocks for daylight saving time.

When is the next public holiday in Almaty?

Independence Day, on Wednesday 16 December 2026.

When do working hours in Almaty overlap with New York and London?

New York's 09:00–17:00 does not overlap Almaty's working day; London's 09:00–17:00 overlaps Almaty's for 3 hours today (14:00–17:00 Almaty time).

Current Time in Almaty, Kazakhstan — UTC+05:00

UTC+05:00No clock changesAsia/Almaty

Almaty, Kazakhstan

01:17:29 AM

Friday, November 6, 2026

Quick answer

The current time in Almaty, Kazakhstan is 1:17 AM on Friday, November 6, 2026. Almaty is on UTC+05:00 all year; no clock change is scheduled in the next 12 months.

Pronunciation

Almaty

Time zone and daylight saving time in Almaty

Time zone (IANA): Asia/Almaty
Current offset: UTC+05:00
Daylight saving: No clock changes

Almaty does not change its clocks: it stays on UTC+05:00 all year.

Sun & twilight

Today

Sunrise

06:33 AM

Sunset

04:37 PM

Day length

10h 4m

Solar noon (sun highest): 11:35 AM

Daylight on the solstices

December solstice (December 21, 2026): 8h 58m
June solstice (June 21, 2027): 15h 24m

Time difference and working-hours overlap

Today's values; working day 09:00–17:00 in both places.

City	Local time	Difference	Their 09:00–17:00 in Almaty	Overlap with Almaty
New York	15:17	−10 h	19:00–03:00	None
London	20:17	−5 h	14:00–22:00	3 h (14:00–17:00)
Dubai	00:17	−1 h	10:00–18:00	7 h (10:00–17:00)
Mumbai	01:47	+30 min	08:30–16:30	7 h 30 min (09:00–16:30)
Shanghai	04:17	+3 h	06:00–14:00	5 h (09:00–14:00)
Hong Kong	04:17	+3 h	06:00–14:00	5 h (09:00–14:00)

Upcoming public holidays in Almaty

In 40 days
Тәуелсіздік күні (Independence Day)
Wed, Dec 16, 2026
Public
In 56 days
Жаңа жыл (New Year's Day)
Fri, Jan 1, 2027
Public
In 57 days
Жаңа жыл (New Year's Day)
Sat, Jan 2, 2027
Public

Airports near Almaty

Almaty International Airport ALA16 km straight-line

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Almaty observe daylight saving time?: No. Almaty stays on UTC+05:00 all year, and no clock change is scheduled in the next 12 months.
What is the time difference between Almaty and London?: London is 5 hours behind Almaty right now. During the year the gap varies between 4 hours and 5 hours, because London changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
When is the next public holiday in Almaty?: Independence Day, on Wednesday 16 December 2026.
When do working hours in Almaty overlap with New York and London?: New York's 09:00–17:00 does not overlap Almaty's working day; London's 09:00–17:00 overlaps Almaty's for 3 hours today (14:00–17:00 Almaty time).

Time in other cities, compared with Almaty

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