Current Time in Kazakhstan 🇰🇿
Check the current local time anywhere in Kazakhstan. Below you'll find live clocks for Kazakhstan's major cities, its time zone and UTC offset, and its largest cities by population.
Capital City: Nur-Sultan
- Almaty (Pop. 1,977,011)
- Shymkent (Pop. 1,200,000)
- Nur-Sultan (Pop. 1,130,000)
- Aktobe (Pop. 500,757)
- Karagandy (Pop. 497,777)
ISO Alpha-2: KZ
ISO Alpha-3: KAZ
UTC Offset: UTC+05:00
Current Time in Major Cities in Kazakhstan
- Aktobe Sun 06:38:52
- Almaty Sun 06:38:52
- Atyrau Sun 06:38:52
- Baikonur Sun 06:38:52
- Karagandy Sun 06:38:52
- Kokshetau Sun 06:38:52
- Kostanay Sun 06:38:52
- Kyzylorda Sun 06:38:52
- Nur-Sultan Sun 06:38:52
- Oral Sun 06:38:52
- Pavlodar Sun 06:38:52
- Petropavl Sun 06:38:52
- Semey Sun 06:38:52
- Shevchenko Sun 06:38:52
- Shymkent Sun 06:38:52
- Taldykorgan Sun 06:38:52
- Talghar Sun 06:38:52
- Taraz Sun 06:38:52
- Turkestan Sun 06:38:52
- Ust-Kamenogorsk Sun 06:38:52
- Zhezqazghan Sun 06:38:52
| City | Current Time |
|---|---|
| Aktobe | Sun 06:38:52 |
| Almaty | Sun 06:38:52 |
| Atyrau | Sun 06:38:52 |
| Baikonur | Sun 06:38:52 |
| Karagandy | Sun 06:38:52 |
| Kokshetau | Sun 06:38:52 |
| Kostanay | Sun 06:38:52 |
| Kyzylorda | Sun 06:38:52 |
| Nur-Sultan | Sun 06:38:52 |
| Oral | Sun 06:38:52 |
| Pavlodar | Sun 06:38:52 |
| Petropavl | Sun 06:38:52 |
| Semey | Sun 06:38:52 |
| Shevchenko | Sun 06:38:52 |
| Shymkent | Sun 06:38:52 |
| Taldykorgan | Sun 06:38:52 |
| Talghar | Sun 06:38:52 |
| Taraz | Sun 06:38:52 |
| Turkestan | Sun 06:38:52 |
| Ust-Kamenogorsk | Sun 06:38:52 |
| Zhezqazghan | Sun 06:38:52 |
IANA time zones in Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan maps to the following IANA time-zone database entries. Open any zone for its current time, UTC offset, daylight-saving rules and the cities and countries that use it.
- Asia/Almaty GMT+5 · UTC+05:00
- Asia/Aqtau GMT+5 · UTC+05:00
- Asia/Aqtobe GMT+5 · UTC+05:00
- Asia/Atyrau GMT+5 · UTC+05:00
- Asia/Oral GMT+5 · UTC+05:00
- Asia/Qostanay GMT+5 · UTC+05:00
- Asia/Qyzylorda GMT+5 · UTC+05:00
Does Kazakhstan have multiple time zones?
Yes. Kazakhstan uses more than one IANA time zone, so the current local time can differ by city or region. For scheduling, compare the exact city on the world cities list or use the time zone converter.
| IANA time zone | Current standard offset |
|---|---|
| Asia/Almaty | UTC+05:00 |
| Asia/Aqtau | UTC+05:00 |
| Asia/Aqtobe | UTC+05:00 |
| Asia/Atyrau | UTC+05:00 |
| Asia/Oral | UTC+05:00 |
| Asia/Qostanay | UTC+05:00 |
| Asia/Qyzylorda | UTC+05:00 |
Why this matters
A country clock is a useful overview, but a city or IANA time-zone page is more precise for travel and scheduling because it identifies the exact rule set, UTC offset, and daylight-saving behavior.
Time in Kazakhstan at a glance
| Current main time | 06:38 on Sunday |
|---|---|
| Time zones | 1 (one nationwide time) |
| Daylight saving | No - Same time all year |
| Zone names | +05 |
| Capital | Nur-Sultan |
| Cities tracked | 21 |
How many time zones does Kazakhstan have?
Kazakhstan keeps one time zone across the whole country, so the clock reads the same everywhere - Currently UTC+05:00.
Does Kazakhstan change its clocks for daylight saving?
No. Kazakhstan stays on the same UTC offset all year. There are no daylight saving changes, so you never have to move the clocks. Want the full picture? Read our guide to daylight saving time.
How to convert time in Kazakhstan
For a quick UTC comparison using the main displayed clock: 12:00 UTC = 17:00 local time, and 09:00 local time = 04:00 UTC. If Kazakhstan has more than one time zone, use the city and IANA zone links on this page for the exact local rule, or drop any two places into the time zone converter to get the answer instantly.
Best time to call or schedule with Kazakhstan
For scheduling, start with the live clock above, then check the city page for Almaty or another major city in Kazakhstan. City pages include sunrise/sunset, local DST status, and time-difference tables against major world hubs. To compare several places at a glance, line them up side by side on the world clock.
Major cities in Kazakhstan
The capital of Kazakhstan is Nur-Sultan. The biggest cities in Kazakhstan include Almaty, Shymkent, Nur-Sultan, Aktobe and Karagandy. Open any city to see its live clock, sunrise and sunset times, and how far ahead or behind it is from other places.
💡 Tip: Need the time in a specific city? Use the list above - Every city in Kazakhstan has its own live clock and time-difference table.
Time in Kazakhstan - Frequently asked questions
How many time zones does Kazakhstan have?
Kazakhstan uses one time zone nationwide.
Does Kazakhstan use daylight saving time?
No - Kazakhstan keeps the same UTC offset all year.
What time is it in Kazakhstan right now?
It is about 06:38 on Sunday in the main time zone of Kazakhstan. The clock above updates every second.
What is the capital of Kazakhstan?
The capital of Kazakhstan is Nur-Sultan. Open its page to see the current local time there.
How Alarm.now builds the Kazakhstan time page
Country, city, and IANA time-zone data
This page connects Kazakhstan to its live city clocks, listed IANA time zone, UTC offset, and daylight-saving context. The capital city is Nur-Sultan, and each linked city page gives the more precise local clock and scheduling notes.
Country time reference
The identifiers and counts below clarify which country, cities, and time zones the clocks on this page represent.
| Country | Kazakhstan 🇰🇿 |
|---|---|
| ISO identifiers | KZ / KAZ |
| Capital city clock | Nur-Sultan |
| Cities shown | 21 city clocks |
| IANA time zones | 7 listed zones |
| Representative UTC offset | UTC+05:00 |
Where to go next
From this country overview, continue to Nur-Sultan time, the IANA time-zone index, and the time zone converter for future-date checks.
When to use a city page instead
Use this country page for the overview. Use a specific city or IANA time zone page when you need the exact rule set for calendars, travel, code, or future meetings.