Current local time in Shymkent, Kazakhstan
UTC+05:00 · UTC+05:00 · East Kazakhstan Time
About Shymkent
Shymkent, Turkistan, Kazakhstan uses the East Kazakhstan Time time zone (Asia/Almaty), currently UTC+05:00. Population: about 414,032.
| Country: | Kazakhstan |
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| State / region: | Turkistan |
| Coordinates: | 42°18′N / 69°36′E |
| Population: | 414,032 |
| Currency: | Kazakhstani tenge (KZT) |
| Languages: | Kazakh, Russian |
| Country calling code: | +7 |
Time zone in Shymkent
| IANA time zone: | Asia/Almaty |
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| Time zone name: | East Kazakhstan Time (UTC+05:00) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC+05:00 |
| UTC time now: | |
| Zones in Kazakhstan: | 7 — see all |
Daylight saving time
Shymkent does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+05:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Shymkent today
| Sunrise: | 06:41 |
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| Sunset: | 17:31 |
| Solar noon: | 12:06 |
| Day length: | 10h 50m |
| Civil twilight: | 06:12 – 17:59 |
Calculated for 2026-10-21 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (UTC+05:00) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Shymkent
- London+4 hShymkent is 4 hours ahead of London
- New York+9 hShymkent is 9 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+4 hShymkent is 4 hours ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Shymkent time
What time zone is Shymkent in?
Shymkent uses the IANA time zone Asia/Almaty (East Kazakhstan Time). The current offset is UTC+05:00.
Does Shymkent observe daylight saving time?
Shymkent does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+05:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Shymkent and London?
Right now Shymkent is 4 hours ahead of London. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Shymkent and New York?
Right now Shymkent is 9 hours ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.