🇰🇿 What Time Zone Is Kazakhstan In?
All 7 Time Zones in Kazakhstan
| Region | IANA Zone | Current Time | UTC offset (Jan / Jul) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Almaty | Asia/Almaty | 7:02 PM | UTC+5 |
| Aqtau | Asia/Aqtau | 7:02 PM | UTC+5 |
| Aqtobe | Asia/Aqtobe | 7:02 PM | UTC+5 |
| Atyrau | Asia/Atyrau | 7:02 PM | UTC+5 |
| Oral | Asia/Oral | 7:02 PM | UTC+5 |
| Qostanay | Asia/Qostanay | 7:02 PM | UTC+5 |
| Qyzylorda | Asia/Qyzylorda | 7:02 PM | UTC+5 |
Kazakhstan time zone facts for 2026
| Primary IANA time zone | Asia/Almaty |
|---|---|
| UTC offset in January | UTC+5 |
| UTC offset in July | UTC+5 |
| Time zones in the country | 7 |
| Clock changes in 2026 | None — same offset all year |
Offsets and dates come from the IANA time zone database. Kazakhstan spans several zones; this page uses Asia/Almaty as the primary one. For live daylight-saving dates worldwide see the DST tracker.
Time difference between Kazakhstan and major cities
| Compared with | In January | In July |
|---|---|---|
| UTC | 5 hours ahead | 5 hours ahead |
| London | 5 hours ahead | 4 hours ahead |
| New York | 10 hours ahead | 9 hours ahead |
| India (IST) | 0 hours 30 minutes behind | 0 hours 30 minutes behind |
| Tokyo | 4 hours behind | 4 hours behind |
"Ahead" means Kazakhstan is later in the day than the city shown. Differences change when either side moves its clocks, which is why January and July are listed separately.
Kazakhstan time zone — frequently asked questions
What time zone does Kazakhstan use?
Kazakhstan uses Asia/Almaty, the primary one of its 7 IANA time zones. Its offset is UTC+5 in January and the same in July.
Does Kazakhstan observe daylight saving time?
No. Kazakhstan does not change its clocks in 2026: Asia/Almaty stays on UTC+5 all year. Other time zones inside the country can follow different rules — see the table of zones.
What is the time difference between Kazakhstan and New York?
In January Kazakhstan is 10 hours ahead of New York; in July it is 9 hours ahead of New York.
What is the time difference between Kazakhstan and India?
In January Kazakhstan is 0 hours 30 minutes behind India (IST, UTC+5:30); in July it is 0 hours 30 minutes behind India. India does not use daylight saving time.