Days in Aktau are currently getting shorter, about 20 minutes shorter than a week ago.*
* Calculated from sunrise and sunset times; actual visible daylight can vary slightly with weather, elevation and atmospheric conditions.
Geographic position of Aktau
Aktau is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 43.6611° N, 51.1739° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,860 km (3,020 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,158 km (3,205 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,879 km (9,245 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 4,121 km (2,561 mi) east
Aktau lies in the temperate latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Antipode of Aktau
The point on Earth exactly opposite Aktau is near Wellington - when it's noon in Aktau, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Aktau
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Aktau
Aktau is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Aktau is in the Northern Hemisphere, its seasons run opposite to cities in the other hemisphere. When it is autumn here, places on the other side of the equator are experiencing the opposite season at the same time.
Longest & Shortest Day in Aktau
In Aktau, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 15h 26m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 8h 55m, a difference of roughly 6h 31m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Aktau's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Aktau at 43.66° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Aktau
With a population of 147,443, Aktau ranks as the 18th most populous city in Kazakhstan, out of 83 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Aktau
Aktau International Airport (SCO / UATE) is a major international airport located about 23 km (14 mi) from Aktau.
Current local time at the airport is 19:21:26.
Daylight saving time in Aktau
Aktau uses the IANA time zone identifier Asia/Aqtau. The current local offset is UTC+5 / +05.
Aktau does not observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.
Best Time to Call Aktau
Business hours in Aktau (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 12:00 AM - 8:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- Los Angeles: 9:00 PM (previous day) - 5:00 AM ( Partial overlap)
- London: 5:00 AM - 1:00 PM ( Outside normal hours)
- Dubai: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Mumbai: 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM ( Convenient)
- Tokyo: 1:00 PM - 9:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Sydney: 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from Aktau
Compare time in Aktau with major cities worldwide.
Public Holidays Affecting Aktau
Official national holiday observed in Kazakhstan.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Aktau in?
Aktau follows the Asia/Aqtau time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Aktau at UTC+5.
What time is it in Aktau right now?
The current local time in Aktau is 19:21:26 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Aktau observe daylight saving time?
No. Aktau is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Aktau?
Aktau is currently UTC+5, meaning local time is +5 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Aktau?
Aktau International Airport (SCO) is the nearest airport to Aktau, located about 23 km away. The current local time at the airport is 19:21:26.
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