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 Tue 23:28:18
- Almaty Tue 23:28:18
- Atyrau Tue 23:28:18
- Baikonur Tue 23:28:18
- Karagandy Tue 23:28:18
- Kokshetau Tue 23:28:18
- Kostanay Tue 23:28:18
- Kyzylorda Tue 23:28:18
- Nur-Sultan Tue 23:28:18
- Oral Tue 23:28:18
- Pavlodar Tue 23:28:18
- Petropavl Tue 23:28:18
- Semey Tue 23:28:18
- Shevchenko Tue 23:28:18
- Shymkent Tue 23:28:18
- Taldykorgan Tue 23:28:18
- Talghar Tue 23:28:18
- Taraz Tue 23:28:18
- Turkestan Tue 23:28:18
- Ust-Kamenogorsk Tue 23:28:18
- Zhezqazghan Tue 23:28:18
| City | Current Time |
|---|---|
| Aktobe | Tue 23:28:18 |
| Almaty | Tue 23:28:18 |
| Atyrau | Tue 23:28:18 |
| Baikonur | Tue 23:28:18 |
| Karagandy | Tue 23:28:18 |
| Kokshetau | Tue 23:28:18 |
| Kostanay | Tue 23:28:18 |
| Kyzylorda | Tue 23:28:18 |
| Nur-Sultan | Tue 23:28:18 |
| Oral | Tue 23:28:18 |
| Pavlodar | Tue 23:28:18 |
| Petropavl | Tue 23:28:18 |
| Semey | Tue 23:28:18 |
| Shevchenko | Tue 23:28:18 |
| Shymkent | Tue 23:28:18 |
| Taldykorgan | Tue 23:28:18 |
| Talghar | Tue 23:28:18 |
| Taraz | Tue 23:28:18 |
| Turkestan | Tue 23:28:18 |
| Ust-Kamenogorsk | Tue 23:28:18 |
| Zhezqazghan | Tue 23:28:18 |
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 name is a broad signal. City and IANA pages give Google and users the exact time entity: place, time-zone rule set, UTC offset, and daylight-saving context.
Time in Kazakhstan at a glance
| Current main time | 23:28 on Tuesday |
|---|---|
| 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 23:28 on Tuesday 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 signals
This page connects Kazakhstan to its live city clocks, listed IANA time zone, UTC offset, and daylight-saving context. The capital city signal is Nur-Sultan, and each linked city page gives the more precise local clock and scheduling notes.
Country entity signals on this page
Alarm.now uses stable country identifiers plus live clock data so this page is not just a list of similar time links. The signals below describe the country entity, its crawlable city cluster, and its time-zone coverage.
| Country | Kazakhstan 🇰🇿 |
|---|---|
| ISO identifiers | KZ / KAZ |
| Capital city clock | Nur-Sultan |
| City pages in cluster | 21 crawlable city clocks |
| IANA time zones | 7 listed zones |
| Representative UTC offset | UTC+05:00 |
Best next pages for crawl flow
From this country overview, Google and users can move naturally 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.