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Time in AlmatyUTC+05

Live clock and time-zone data for Almaty, Kazakhstan — Almaty (Asia/Almaty), UTC+05 UTC. Refreshed every 30 s.

Live clock
06:39
Thu 30 Apr 2026 · Dawn
Timezone
Asia/Almaty
Current UTC offset
UTC+05
Abbreviation
GMT+5
Population
2,039,376
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Cultural and business context

Clocks in Almaty follow Almaty (Asia/Almaty), currently UTC+05 from UTC. A standard business day in Kazakhstan starts near 09:00 and ends close to 18:00, with lunch typically served between 13:00 and 14:00. Kazakhstan does not observe daylight saving time, so the offset stays at UTC+05 year-round.

Currency
KZT ₸
Dial
+7
Work day
09:00–18:00
Lunch
13:00–14:00
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Time difference with reference cities
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When it's noon in Almaty, other cities are at
Shanghai15:00
Mumbai12:30
Tokyo16:00
New York03:00
London08:00
Singapore15:00
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Best hours to meet with Shanghai
Morning meeting (both on-shift)12:00 ↔ 09:00
Afternoon meeting (both on-shift)15:00 ↔ 12:00
End-of-day sync17:00 ↔ 14:00
Compare: Almaty ↔ Shanghai
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Cities with the same UTC offset right now
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± 1h
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Frequently asked questions

When is noon in Almaty?

Noon in Almaty corresponds to UTC+05 UTC. The table below shows what that maps to in other cities.

How many hours is Almaty ahead of Shanghai?

The live difference between Almaty and Shanghai is +3h.

What time is it in Almaty when it's 9 AM in Shanghai?

When it's 09:00 in Shanghai, Common Hour's live converter shows the exact equivalent in Almaty based on today's offset.

What time zone abbreviation does Almaty use?

Almaty uses the abbreviation GMT+5, which corresponds to the IANA zone Asia/Almaty.

What are typical business hours in Almaty?

Offices in Kazakhstan typically run from 09:00 to 18:00 local time.

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