Current local time in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
UTC+06:00 · UTC+06:00 · Kyrgyzstan Time
About Bishkek
Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan uses the Kyrgyzstan Time time zone (Asia/Bishkek), currently UTC+06:00. It is the capital of Kyrgyzstan. Population: about 900,000.
| Country: | Kyrgyzstan |
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| Coordinates: | 42°52′N / 74°35′E |
| Population: | 900,000 |
| Currency: | Kyrgyzstani som (KGS) |
| Languages: | Kyrgyz, Russian |
| Country calling code: | +996 |
Time zone in Bishkek
| IANA time zone: | Asia/Bishkek |
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| Time zone name: | Kyrgyzstan Time (UTC+06:00) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC+06:00 |
| UTC time now: |
Daylight saving time
Bishkek does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+06:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Bishkek today
| Sunrise: | 07:23 |
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| Sunset: | 18:09 |
| Solar noon: | 12:46 |
| Day length: | 10h 45m |
| Civil twilight: | 06:54 – 18:37 |
Calculated for 2026-10-22 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (UTC+06:00) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Bishkek
- London+5 hBishkek is 5 hours ahead of London
- New York+10 hBishkek is 10 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+5 hBishkek is 5 hours ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Bishkek time
What time zone is Bishkek in?
Bishkek uses the IANA time zone Asia/Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan Time). The current offset is UTC+06:00.
Does Bishkek observe daylight saving time?
Bishkek does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+06:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Bishkek and London?
Right now Bishkek is 5 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 Bishkek and New York?
Right now Bishkek is 10 hours ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.