Does Shymkent observe daylight saving time?

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

What is the time difference between Shymkent and London?

London is 5 hours behind Shymkent 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 Shymkent?

Independence Day, on Wednesday 16 December 2026.

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

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

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

UTC+05:00No clock changesAsia/Almaty

Shymkent, Kazakhstan

01:17:00 AM

Friday, November 6, 2026

Quick answer

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

Pronunciation

Shymkent

Time zone and daylight saving time in Shymkent

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

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

Sun & twilight

Today

Sunrise

07:01 AM

Sunset

05:09 PM

Day length

10h 8m

Solar noon (sun highest): 12:05 PM

Daylight on the solstices

December solstice (December 21, 2026): 9h 5m
June solstice (June 21, 2027): 15h 17m

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 Shymkent	Overlap with Shymkent
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)
Berlin	21:17	−4 h	13:00–21:00	4 h (13:00–17:00)
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)
Hong Kong	04:17	+3 h	06:00–14:00	5 h (09:00–14:00)

Upcoming public holidays in Shymkent

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 Shymkent

Almaty International Airport ALA618 km straight-line

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Time in other cities, compared with Shymkent

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