Days in Semey are currently getting shorter, about 26 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 Semey
Semey is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 50.4206° N, 80.2503° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 5,613 km (3,488 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 4,406 km (2,738 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 15,632 km (9,713 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 5,692 km (3,537 mi) east
Semey 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 Semey
The point on Earth exactly opposite Semey is near Viña del Mar - when it's noon in Semey, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Semey
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Semey
Semey is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Semey 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 Semey
In Semey, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 16h 26m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 8h 0m, a difference of roughly 8h 26m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Semey's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Semey at 50.42° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Semey
With a population of 292,780, Semey ranks as the 11th most populous city in Kazakhstan, out of 83 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Semey
Semei International Airport (PLX / UASS) is a major international airport serving Semey directly.
Current local time at the airport is 19:21:54.
Daylight saving time in Semey
Semey uses the IANA time zone identifier Asia/Almaty. The current local offset is UTC+5 / +05.
Semey does not observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.
Best Time to Call Semey
Business hours in Semey (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 Semey
Compare time in Semey with major cities worldwide.
Public Holidays Affecting Semey
Official national holiday observed in Kazakhstan.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Semey in?
Semey 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 Semey at UTC+5.
What time is it in Semey right now?
The current local time in Semey is 19:21:54 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Semey observe daylight saving time?
No. Semey is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Semey?
Semey is currently UTC+5, meaning local time is +5 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Semey?
Semei International Airport (PLX) is the airport serving Semey. The current local time at the airport is 19:21:54.
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