Current Time in Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan uses Kazakhstan Time all year.
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Saturday, September 19, 2026
UTC+5UTC+5
Kazakhstan time zone
IANA time zones: Asia/Almaty, Asia/Aqtau, Asia/Aqtobe, Asia/Atyrau, Asia/Oral, Asia/Qostanay, Asia/Qyzylorda.
Major cities in Kazakhstan
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Kazakhstan to New York | -9 hours | |
| Kazakhstan to London | -4 hours | |
| Kazakhstan to Dubai | -1 hour | |
| Kazakhstan to New Delhi | +30 minutes | |
| Kazakhstan to Tokyo | +4 hours |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
Time in Kazakhstan: FAQs
What time zone is Kazakhstan in?
Kazakhstan uses Kazakhstan Time (UTC+5, UTC+5) all year.
Does Kazakhstan observe daylight saving time?
No. Kazakhstan does not change its clocks for daylight saving time, so its time difference with places that do (such as the United States and most of Europe) changes twice a year.
What is the time difference between Kazakhstan and New York?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, New York is 9 hours behind Kazakhstan. The difference can change when either place switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is it in Astana, the capital?
Astana is on Kazakhstan Time, currently UTC+5 (UTC+5). The live time is shown at the top of this page and on the Astana page.