Days in Atyrau are currently getting shorter, about 23 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 Atyrau
Atyrau is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 47.1048° N, 51.8843° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 5,244 km (3,258 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 4,775 km (2,967 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 15,263 km (9,484 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 3,931 km (2,443 mi) east
Atyrau 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 Atyrau
The point on Earth exactly opposite Atyrau is near Wellington - when it's noon in Atyrau, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Atyrau
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Atyrau
Atyrau is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Atyrau 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 Atyrau
In Atyrau, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 15h 54m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 8h 29m, a difference of roughly 7h 25m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Atyrau's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Atyrau at 47.10° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Atyrau
With a population of 290,700, Atyrau ranks as the 12th most populous city in Kazakhstan, out of 83 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Atyrau
Atyrau International Airport (GUW / UATG) is a major international airport serving Atyrau directly.
Current local time at the airport is 19:22:14.
Daylight saving time in Atyrau
Atyrau uses the IANA time zone identifier Asia/Atyrau. The current local offset is UTC+5 / +05.
Atyrau does not observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.
Best Time to Call Atyrau
Business hours in Atyrau (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 Atyrau
Compare time in Atyrau with major cities worldwide.
Public Holidays Affecting Atyrau
Official national holiday observed in Kazakhstan.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Atyrau in?
Atyrau follows the Asia/Atyrau time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Atyrau at UTC+5.
What time is it in Atyrau right now?
The current local time in Atyrau is 19:22:14 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Atyrau observe daylight saving time?
No. Atyrau is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Atyrau?
Atyrau is currently UTC+5, meaning local time is +5 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Atyrau?
Atyrau International Airport (GUW) is the airport serving Atyrau. The current local time at the airport is 19:22:14.
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