Asia · Kazakhstan

Current time in Astana

East Kazakhstan Time.

+05 · UTC+05:00IANA: Asia/Qostanay51.16° N · 71.45° E
Current time☾ Night
00:59:09

Saturday, June 6, 2026

☾ NIGHT 04:0112:1220:23
Sunrise
04:01
Solar noon
12:12
Sunset
20:23

Offset right now

UTC+05:00

East Kazakhstan Time · +05

Daylight saving

Not observed

This zone has no seasonal clock change.

About Astana time

Astana keeps one clock.

Business hours in Astana roughly run from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., leaving early risers with golden-hour daylight all year since the country doesn’t bother with clock changes. For remote teammates in earlier western time zones, Astana’s +05:00 offset means your morning call could already be Afternoon Tea time there.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Astana's time zone, daylight saving rules, and scheduling across it. Can't find what you need? Email [email protected].

When is the best overlap for teams in Europe or nearby regions?
Schedule calls between your late morning and early afternoon to hit the start of Astana’s workday.
Does Astana observe daylight saving time?
No. Kazakhstan doesn’t use daylight saving, so the hour difference stays fixed year-round.
What’s unique about Kazakhstan’s time setup?
The country has multiple zones; Astana follows Asia/Qostanay at a clean +05:00 offset, making planning straightforward.
How does Astana’s +05:00 offset relate to UTC?
It’s five hours ahead of UTC, placing it in sync with neighboring regions like Pakistan and Uzbekistan.
Any tip for coordinating weekend work or off-hours collaboration?
Remember that weekends are usually Saturday and Sunday, aligning well with most global teams.
Does Astana’s longitude suggest it should be on a different time zone?
Geographically it’s closer to a different longitude, but political decisions fixed its current +05:00 offset.
Is there any confusion with another Astana?
Ensure you pick Asia/Qostanay because some databases might still list older zones for Kazakh cities.

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// France's time zones, right now
GET /v1/timezones?country=fr
{
"data": [
{
"iana": "Europe/Paris",
"display_name": "Paris",
"current": {
"utc_offset": "+02:00",
"abbreviation": "CEST",
"is_dst": true
}
}
]
}