Current Time in Shymkent
Kazakhstan
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
GMT+05:00
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See the exact local time in Shymkent Kazakhstan. The live clock above updates every second.Shymkent follows GMT+05:00 (GMT+5, UTC+5). Use the sections below for timezone details, UTC offset, DST status, and comparisons with other cities worldwide.
Current Local Time in Shymkent
What Time Is It in Shymkent Right Now?
The current local time in Shymkent, Kazakhstan is 06:16:13 PM on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. Shymkent observes the GMT+05:00 timezone (GMT+5, UTC+5). The city is currently on standard GMT+5 time.
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06:16:13 PM
GMT+5 · UTC+5
Shymkent Time Zone Information
UTC offset, DST status, and Shymkent timezone details
- Timezone
- GMT+05:00
- UTC Offset
- UTC+5
- IANA Identifier
- Asia/Almaty
- Daylight Saving Time
- Not observed / not active
- Country
- 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan
Shymkent maintains a stable UTC offset of UTC+5 year-round, making it easy to schedule international calls and meetings.
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Shymkent Time Zone Information
Time Zone Details
- Time Zone
- GMT+5
- Full Name
- GMT+05:00
- UTC Offset
- UTC+5
- IANA Zone
- Asia/Almaty
- Country
- 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan
- DST Active
- No — Standard time is in effect
Shymkent is located in Kazakhstan and observes the Asia/Almaty time zone.
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