Current Time in Shymkent, Kazakhstan

Shymkent is on Kazakhstan Time – PKT (UTC+5) right now. Shymkent does not observe daylight saving time.

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Asia/Almaty

Convert Shymkent time

Shymkent, Kazakhstan
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Time zone of Shymkent

Time zoneKazakhstan Time
AbbreviationPKT
UTC offsetUTC+5
IANA time zone idAsia/Almaty
Daylight saving timeNot observed

Time difference between Shymkent and other cities

CityDifferenceLocal time
New York10 hours behind--:--
Los Angeles13 hours behind--:--
London5 hours behind--:--
Paris4 hours behind--:--
Dubai1 hour behind--:--
India30 minutes ahead--:--
Manila3 hours ahead--:--
Tokyo4 hours ahead--:--
Sydney6 hours ahead--:--
Toronto10 hours behind--:--

Daylight saving time in Shymkent

Shymkent does not observe daylight saving time. The clocks stay on UTC+5 all year, so conversions never shift.

Shymkent time FAQ

What time is it in Shymkent right now?

Shymkent is on PKT (UTC+5). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Shymkent, updated every second.

What time zone is Shymkent in?

Shymkent is in Kazakhstan Time, abbreviated PKT, UTC+5. Its IANA time zone id is Asia/Almaty.

Does Shymkent observe daylight saving time?

No. Shymkent stays on UTC+5 all year.

What is the time difference between Shymkent and New York?

New York is 10 hours behind Shymkent.

Other cities in Kazakhstan

Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.