The Kazakhstan time difference is +5 hours from London and +10 hours from New York in winter, and +4 hours and +9 hours in summer (UK and US daylight saving seasons), and it is the same throughout the country.
In practice, when it is noon in London it is 17:00 in Almaty and Astana during UK winter time (GMT) and 16:00 during British Summer Time. When it is noon in New York, it is 22:00 during Eastern Standard Time and 21:00 during Eastern Daylight Time. Be careful: many sites still show the old UTC+6 time zone for Almaty and Astana, which has not been in force since 1 March 2024.
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Time in Kazakhstan: key facts
- Time zone: UTC+5 across the whole country, IANA identifier
Asia/Almaty(Almaty, Astana) and other regional identifiers aligned on UTC+5 - Difference with London: +5 h in UK winter (GMT), +4 h during British Summer Time
- Difference with New York: +10 h during Eastern Standard Time, +9 h during Eastern Daylight Time
- Daylight saving in Kazakhstan: no, local time stays the same all year
- Next clock changes: UK on Sunday 25 October 2026 (BST to GMT) and Sunday 28 March 2027; US on Sunday 1 November 2026 (EDT to EST) and Sunday 14 March 2027
Time difference between London, New York and Kazakhstan
| Time in London | In Almaty and Astana (UK winter, GMT) | In Almaty and Astana (UK summer, BST) |
|---|---|---|
| 08:00 | 13:00 | 12:00 |
| 12:00 | 17:00 | 16:00 |
| 18:00 | 23:00 | 22:00 |
| 22:00 | 03:00 (next day) | 02:00 (next day) |
| Time in New York | In Almaty and Astana (US winter, EST) | In Almaty and Astana (US summer, EDT) |
|---|---|---|
| 08:00 (8 am) | 18:00 | 17:00 |
| 12:00 (noon) | 22:00 | 21:00 |
| 18:00 (6 pm) | 04:00 (next day) | 03:00 (next day) |
| 22:00 (10 pm) | 08:00 (next day) | 07:00 (next day) |
| Period | Almaty and Astana vs London | Almaty and Astana vs New York |
|---|---|---|
| 25 October – 31 October 2026 | +5 h | +9 h |
| 1 November 2026 – 13 March 2027 | +5 h | +10 h |
| 14 March – 27 March 2027 | +5 h | +9 h |
| 28 March – 30 October 2027 | +4 h | +9 h |
| 31 October – 6 November 2027 | +5 h | +9 h |
| 7 November – 31 December 2027 | +5 h | +10 h |
The one-hour difference between winter and summer comes from the clock changes in the UK and the US: Kazakh time does not change.
A single time zone since 1 March 2024
Until February 2024, Kazakhstan used two time zones: UTC+5 in the west and UTC+6 in most of the country, including Almaty and Astana. In January 2024 the government amended its decree on the calculation of time: since 1 March 2024 at 00:00, the whole country has been on UTC+5. The regions that were on UTC+6 put their clocks back one hour. For a traveller this means that the gap with London and New York is now the same in Almaty, Astana, Shymkent or on the Caspian coast.
| Almaty and Astana before 1 March 2024 | Since 1 March 2024 | |
|---|---|---|
| Time zone | UTC+6 | UTC+5 |
| Gap with London in UK winter (GMT) | +6 h | +5 h |
| Gap with London during British Summer Time | +5 h | +4 h |
| Gap with New York during Eastern Standard Time | +11 h | +10 h |
| Gap with New York during Eastern Daylight Time | +10 h | +9 h |
Clock changes 2026–2027
Kazakhstan does not change its clocks: local time stays at UTC+5 all year. Only the switch to winter or summer time in the UK and the US alters the gap.
Clocks change on the following dates (local time):
- UK, Sunday 25 October 2026: BST (UTC+1) to GMT (UTC+0)
- US, Sunday 1 November 2026: EDT (UTC−4) to EST (UTC−5) in New York
- US, Sunday 14 March 2027: EST (UTC−5) to EDT (UTC−4)
- UK, Sunday 28 March 2027: GMT (UTC+0) to BST (UTC+1)
- UK, Sunday 31 October 2027: BST (UTC+1) to GMT (UTC+0)
- US, Sunday 7 November 2027: EDT (UTC−4) to EST (UTC−5)
When to call Kazakhstan from the UK or the US
To reach someone between 09:00 and 20:00 Almaty and Astana time, call between 04:00 and 15:00 London time in UK winter, and between 05:00 and 16:00 during British Summer Time. From New York, call between 23:00 and 10:00 (starting the evening before, local time) during EST, and between 00:00 and 11:00 during EDT.
Time difference and jet lag: practical tips
Flying to Kazakhstan means travelling east: your day is shortened, so you will need to go to bed earlier than usual (5 hours from London in winter, 10 hours from New York). A few simple rules help you adjust to local time:
- Set your watch and phone to local time as soon as you board.
- Align meals and bedtime with local time from the first day.
- Plan a light first day, with no long road trip towards the mountains.
- Get out in daylight when you arrive and avoid long naps.
- If you take medication at fixed times, ask your doctor how to adapt the schedule to the time difference.
Plan your trip to Kazakhstan
- Our Kazakhstan travel guide: areas to avoid, climate, entry requirements
- Things to do in Almaty and what to see in Astana
- Time differences around the world: every country in our guides
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Kazakhstan and the UK or the US?
Kazakhstan is 5 hours ahead of London in UK winter and 4 hours ahead during British Summer Time, throughout the country. It is 10 hours ahead of New York during Eastern Standard Time and 9 hours ahead during Eastern Daylight Time.
What time is it in Kazakhstan when it is noon in London or New York?
Noon in London is 17:00 in Almaty and Astana in UK winter and 16:00 in summer. Noon in New York is 22:00 in Almaty and Astana during EST and 21:00 during EDT.
Does Kazakhstan have several time zones?
Not any more, since 1 March 2024: the whole country is on UTC+5. Before that, Almaty and Astana were on UTC+6.
Does Kazakhstan change its clocks?
No, local time stays at UTC+5 all year. Only clock changes in the UK or the US alter the gap.
When should I call Kazakhstan from the UK or the US?
To reach someone between 09:00 and 20:00 Almaty and Astana time, call between 04:00 and 15:00 London time in UK winter (05:00 to 16:00 during BST), or between 23:00 and 10:00 New York time during EST (00:00 to 11:00 during EDT).
To place the cities and regions of the country within this time zone, see our map of Kazakhstan.
Our sources
- IANA Time Zone Database (tz database), version 2026b, consulted on 11 November 2026: time zones, rules and clock-change dates. Future dates may be changed by the local authorities.
- Government of Kazakhstan: amendment to the decree on the calculation of time (January 2024), single time zone UTC+5 since 1 March 2024.
- UK clock change dates: GOV.UK, “When do the clocks change?” (British Summer Time runs from the last Sunday of March to the last Sunday of October).
- US daylight saving time rules: NIST, “Daylight Saving Time” (second Sunday of March to first Sunday of November).
- Live time: calculated by your browser (Intl API), which relies on the same IANA database.
- Our methodology
Updated November 2026.
