Days in Almaty 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 Almaty
Almaty is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 43.2525° N, 76.9115° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,815 km (2,992 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,204 km (3,234 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,834 km (9,217 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 6,236 km (3,875 mi) east
Almaty 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 Almaty
The point on Earth exactly opposite Almaty is near Viña del Mar - when it's noon in Almaty, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Almaty
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Almaty
Almaty is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Almaty 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 Almaty
In Almaty, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 15h 23m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 8h 58m, a difference of roughly 6h 25m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Almaty's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Almaty at 43.25° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Almaty
With a population of 1,977,011, Almaty ranks as the 1st most populous city in Kazakhstan, out of 83 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Almaty
Almaty International Airport (ALA / UAAA) is a major international airport located about 16 km (10 mi) from Almaty.
Current local time at the airport is 18:32:43.
Daylight saving time in Almaty
Almaty uses the IANA time zone identifier Asia/Almaty. The current local offset is UTC+5 / +05.
Almaty does not observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.
Best Time to Call Almaty
Business hours in Almaty (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 Almaty
Compare time in Almaty with major cities worldwide.
Public Holidays Affecting Almaty
Official national holiday observed in Kazakhstan.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Almaty in?
Almaty follows the Asia/Almaty time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Almaty at UTC+5.
What time is it in Almaty right now?
The current local time in Almaty is 18:32:43 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Almaty observe daylight saving time?
No. Almaty is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Almaty?
Almaty is currently UTC+5, meaning local time is +5 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Almaty?
Almaty International Airport (ALA) is the nearest airport to Almaty, located about 16 km away. The current local time at the airport is 18:32:43.
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