Kazakhstan Time Now - Current Time in Kazakhstan

What Time Is It in Kazakhstan Right Now?

Nur-SultanAsia

Current Time

05:12:58 AM
Saturday, December 13, 2025
GMT+5Asia/Almaty

Country Information

Population

18.8 million

Capital

Nur-Sultan

Area

2,724,900 km²

Currency

Kazakhstani Tenge (KZT)

Language

Kazakh, Russian

Time Zone Details

West Kazakhstan Time

GMT+5

05:12:58 AM

East Kazakhstan Time

GMT+5

05:12:58 AM

Country Names & Abbreviations

Country

Kazakhstan

Long Name

Republic of Kazakhstan

Abbreviations

KZ, KAZ

Global Time Comparison

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Kazakhstan
05:12:58 AM
New York
07:12:58 PM
-10h behind
London
12:12:58 AM
-5h behind
Paris
01:12:58 AM
-4h behind
Tokyo
09:12:58 AM
+4h ahead
Sydney
11:12:58 AM
+6h ahead
Dubai
04:12:58 AM
-1h behind
Singapore
08:12:58 AM
+3h ahead
Mumbai
05:42:58 AM
+1h ahead
Daytime (6am-6pm)
Nighttime
Business Hours (9am-5pm)
Current time

Kazakhstan Public Holidays 2025

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Time Comparison with Neighboring Countries

Time Differences: Russia (Kamchatka Time) is 7h ahead, Russia (Magadan Time) is 6h ahead, Russia (Vladivostok Time) is 5h ahead, Russia (Yakutsk Time) is 4h ahead, Russia (Irkutsk Time) is 3h ahead, China is 3h ahead, Russia (Krasnoyarsk Time) is 2h ahead, Russia (Omsk Time) is 1h ahead, Kyrgyzstan is 1h ahead, Russia (Yekaterinburg Time) is same time, Uzbekistan is same time, Turkmenistan is same time, Russia (Samara Time) is 1h behind, Russia (Moscow Time) is 2h behind, Russia (Kaliningrad Time) is 3h behind.

States & Provinces in Kazakhstan

State/ProvinceTime
MangghystaūSat 12:12:58 AM
Aktyubinskaya Oblast’Sat 12:12:58 AM
AlmatySat 12:12:58 AM
AstanaSat 12:12:58 AM
Atyrau OblisiSat 12:12:58 AM
Pavlodar RegionSat 12:12:58 AM
KaragandaSat 12:12:58 AM
State/ProvinceTime
AqmolaSat 12:12:58 AM
QostanaySat 12:12:58 AM
QyzylordaSat 12:12:58 AM
Batys QazaqstanSat 12:12:58 AM
North KazakhstanSat 12:12:58 AM
Abai RegionSat 12:12:58 AM
ShymkentSat 12:12:58 AM
State/ProvinceTime
Jetisu RegionSat 12:12:58 AM
ZhambylSat 12:12:58 AM
TurkistanSat 12:12:58 AM
East KazakhstanSat 12:12:58 AM
Ulytau RegionSat 12:12:58 AM
AkmolaSat 05:12:58 AM

Complete Time Zone Guide for Kazakhstan

SyncMyTime displays time across Kazakhstan's two time zones: West Kazakhstan Time (UTC+5) and East Kazakhstan Time (UTC+6).

Time Zone History

Kazakhstan reduced from four time zones to two in 2004, eliminating the 3-hour span that complicated national coordination. The country abolished daylight saving time in 2005, preferring year-round consistency. This vast nation's time zones reflect its position straddling Europe and Asia—western regions align with Eastern Europe while eastern areas coordinate with Central Asia.

Culture & Daily Rhythm

Kazakh daily life blends nomadic traditions with Soviet legacy and modern development. The workday typically runs 9 AM-6 PM. Oil wealth has rapidly modernized Astana (Nur-Sultan). Tea culture is central. Horse culture remains significant in rural areas. The concept of 'Kazakh time' suggests some flexibility though business increasingly values punctuality. Nowruz celebration is culturally significant.

Why People Check Kazakhstan Time

Many users search Kazakhstan time to organize:

  • Oil and gas industry coordination
  • Mining and natural resource extraction
  • Space operations (Baikonur Cosmodrome)
  • Silk Road tourism and historical sites
  • Regional Central Asian trade
  • Wheat and agricultural export

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  • Displays time for all 2 time zones in Kazakhstan
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Whether you're coordinating Baikonur launches, managing energy operations, or exploring Silk Road history, SyncMyTime navigates Kazakhstan's dual zones perfectly.

Interesting Facts

Kazakhstan is the world's largest landlocked country.

Kazakhstan spans 2 time zones across its vast territory.

Kazakhstan is the world's largest producer of uranium.

The country has more than 1,000 archaeological sites.

Kazakhstan is home to the world's largest collection of ancient manuscripts.