Kazakhstan Time
IANA identifier Asia/Almaty, standard offset UTC+05:00.
- IANA identifier
- Asia/Almaty
- Standard offset
- UTC+05:00
- Daylight-saving offset
- UTC+05:00
- Countries using it
- 1
Offsets come from the IANA time zone database. Some zones switch between the standard and daylight-saving offset during the year.
Countries using Asia/Almaty
Frequently asked questions
What is the IANA identifier for Kazakhstan Time?
The IANA time zone identifier for Kazakhstan Time is Asia/Almaty. IANA identifiers are the stable names software and servers use, because they never change meaning with daylight saving time.
What is the standard UTC offset for Asia/Almaty?
The standard offset for Asia/Almaty is UTC+05:00. This means local time is +05:00 ahead of UTC during standard time.
Does Asia/Almaty observe daylight saving time?
No. Asia/Almaty stays at UTC+05:00 year-round and does not observe daylight saving time.
What is an IANA time zone identifier?
An IANA identifier is a stable, unambiguous name for a time zone written as Area/Location, such as Asia/Almaty. Unlike abbreviations such as EST, IANA identifiers never become ambiguous, which is why they are used by servers and databases.
How many countries use Asia/Almaty?
Asia/Almaty is used by 1 published country, listed on this page.