Current time in Shymkent, Kazakhstan
05:06:34
Sunday, 15 November 2026
UTC offset
UTC+05:00
Asia/Almaty
Sunrise
07:12
Today
Sunset
17:01
9h 49m of daylight
No daylight saving: Shymkent stays at UTC+05:00 all year.
Shymkent compared with the world
Upcoming holidays in Kazakhstan
- Constitution DaySun, 30 Aug · in 0 days
- September EquinoxWed, 23 Sep · in 0 days
- Republic DaySun, 25 Oct · in 0 days
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Shymkent in?
Shymkent is in the Kazakhstan Time zone, Asia/Almaty in the IANA database, currently at UTC+05:00.
Does Shymkent have daylight saving time?
No. Shymkent keeps the same time all year.
What is the best time to call Shymkent?
Business hours in Shymkent usually run from 09:00 to 17:00 local time. Use the meeting planner to find an hour that suits both sides, and check the public holidays in Kazakhstan before you book. Open the meeting planner on DaySchedule