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Current Time in Bishkek

Kyrgyzstan · Asia/Bishkek · UTC+06:00

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Time Zone
Asia/Bishkek
UTC Offset
UTC+06:00
Continent
Asia
Country
Kyrgyzstan
DST Status
Not Observed
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Offset: UTC+06:00 | TZ: Asia/Bishkek

About Bishkek Time Zone

Bishkek is the capital of Kyrgyzstan, a green city at the foot of the Tian Shan mountains and a gateway to Central Asian trekking.

Bishkek is in the Kyrgyzstan Time (KGT) time zone, with the IANA identifier Asia/Bishkek and a standard offset of UTC+06:00. Kyrgyzstan does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so Bishkek stays on UTC+06:00 all year. Standard time puts Bishkek 30 minutes ahead of India (IST) and 6 hours ahead of UTC.

Highlights of Bishkek

Bishkek Quick Facts

Time Difference and Best Time to Call Bishkek

The table shows how Bishkek compares with major time zones, and what 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM in Bishkek are elsewhere.

Compared with Bishkek is 9:00 AM in Bishkek 5:00 PM in Bishkek
UTC / GMT6 hours ahead of UTC03:0011:00
India (IST)30 minutes ahead of India (IST)08:3016:30
London (UK)6 hours ahead of London (GMT)03:0011:00
New York (US Eastern)11 hours ahead of New York (EST)22:00 (previous day)06:00

Differences use standard time. The UK and the US move their clocks by one hour in summer, so the gap with them can change by an hour for part of the year.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time zone is Bishkek in?

Bishkek is in the Kyrgyzstan Time (KGT) time zone (Asia/Bishkek), which is UTC+06:00 in standard time.

Does Bishkek observe Daylight Saving Time?

No. Bishkek stays on UTC+06:00 year-round.

What is the time difference between Bishkek and India?

In standard time, Bishkek is 30 minutes ahead of India (IST). India uses IST (UTC+05:30) all year.

What is the UTC offset of Bishkek?

The standard UTC offset of Bishkek is UTC+06:00.

The live clock displayed above reflects the real-time local time currently in Bishkek, 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 Bishkek, along with their respective local times for easy comparison and scheduling.