Current Time in Almaty

About Almaty Time Zone

Almaty is the largest city in Kazakhstan and the country's former capital (the capital moved to Nur-Sultan, now renamed back to Astana, in 1997). It is home to approximately 2 million residents and operates on Alma-Ata Time (ALMT, UTC+5), a fixed year-round offset. Despite losing capital status, Almaty remains Kazakhstan's financial, cultural, and commercial capital, generating about 20% of the country's GDP. Kazakhstan is the world's largest landlocked country by area and a major oil producer, making Almaty a significant regional business hub. The city sits at the foot of the spectacular Tian Shan mountain range, with peaks visible from the city streets and skiing at Shymbulak resort just 25 km from the centre. Apple trees — believed to be the ancestral origin of all cultivated apple varieties in the world — are native to the Almaty region; the city's name derives from 'Alma-Ata,' meaning 'Father of Apples' in Kazakh.

• Time Zone Name: Alma-Ata Time (ALMT)
• IANA Identifier: Asia/Almaty
• UTC Offset: UTC+5 (fixed, year-round)
• DST: No — Kazakhstan does not observe DST
• Country: Kazakhstan
• Coordinates: 43.22°N, 76.85°E
• Population: ~2 million (city)
• Famous For: Origin of cultivated apples (alma-ata = Father of Apples), Tian Shan mountains, Shymbulak ski resort, financial hub

Kazakhstan does not observe DST. ALMT (UTC+5) is fixed year-round. The live clock displayed above reflects the real-time local time currently in Almaty, making it an ideal tool for international business coordination, travel planning, remote work scheduling, and staying connected across time zones.

Nearby Cities & Time Zones

The cities listed below represent some of the most prominent urban centers near Almaty, along with their respective local times for easy comparison and scheduling.