Current Time in Shymkent, Shymkent, Kazakhstan Now

Q: What is the current time in Shymkent, Shymkent, Kazakhstan?

The current local time in Shymkent, Shymkent, Kazakhstan is 12:43 PM on Thursday, April 30, 2026. The timezone is Asia/Almaty (UTCUTC+05:00, +06).

Q: What time zone is Shymkent, Shymkent, Kazakhstan in?

Shymkent, Shymkent, Kazakhstan observes the Asia/Almaty timezone, which is UTCUTC+05:00. The timezone abbreviation is +06.

Q: Is Shymkent, Shymkent, Kazakhstan currently observing Daylight Saving Time?

No, Shymkent, Shymkent, Kazakhstan is not currently observing Daylight Saving Time. Standard time is in effect.

Q: What time is sunrise and sunset in Shymkent, Shymkent, Kazakhstan today?

Today in Shymkent, Shymkent, Kazakhstan, the sun rises at 05:18 AM and sets at 07:19 PM, giving 14h 0m of daylight (April 30, 2026).

Q: What is the moon phase in Shymkent, Shymkent, Kazakhstan today?

Today's moon phase in Shymkent, Shymkent, Kazakhstan is Waxing Gibbous, 98% illuminated (April 30, 2026). Moonrise: 18:15. Moonset: 04:16.

Q: What is the international dialing code for Kazakhstan?

The international dialing code (country code) for Kazakhstan is +7. The internet country-code top-level domain is .kz. A typical phone number format is: XXX XXX XXXX.

Q: What is the population of Shymkent?

The population of Shymkent is approximately 1.2 million people.

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☀ Daytime ·Sunset07:19 PM ·🌔 Waxing Gibbous

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🌅 05:18 AM

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🌇 07:19 PM

📍 Location	Shymkent, Shymkent, Kazakhstan
🌏 Country	🇰🇿 Kazakhstan
⏲️ Timezone	Asia/Almaty
📐 Coordinates	42.3099° N, 69.6004° E
👥 Population	1,200,000 approx.
💵 Currency	Kazakhstan

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Sunrise & Sunset

↑ 05:18 AM ↓ 07:19 PM

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Moon Phases

Waxing Gibbous · 98% lit

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Sunrise & Sunset TodayThursday, April 30, 2026

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🌅05:18 AM🌇07:19 PM

Event	Time	Details
🌌 Astronomical Dawn	03:30 AM	Sun 18° below horizon
🌊 Nautical Dawn	04:10 AM	Sun 12° below horizon
🌄 Civil Dawn	04:48 AM	Sun 6° below horizon
🌅 Sunrise	05:18 AM	Upper limb touches horizon
📸 Golden Hour AM	05:18 AM – 05:57 AM	Warm low-angle light
☀ Solar Noon	12:18 PM	Sun at highest point
📸 Golden Hour PM	06:40 PM – 07:19 PM	Warm low-angle light
🌇 Sunset	07:19 PM	Upper limb touches horizon
🌆 Civil Dusk	07:49 PM	Sun 6° below horizon
🌊 Nautical Dusk	08:26 PM	Sun 12° below horizon
🌌 Astronomical Dusk	09:07 PM	Sun 18° below horizon
⏱️ Day Length	14h 0m	Total daylight duration

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Moon Phase TodayThursday, April 30, 2026

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Waxing Gibbous

98% illuminated

🌙 Moonrise18:15

🌑 Moonset04:16

📏 Distance398,505 km

Upcoming Moon Phases

Phase	Date	Time
🌕 Full Moon	2026-05-01	22:23
🌗 Last Quarter	2026-05-10	02:20
🌑 New Moon	2026-05-17	01:02
🌓 First Quarter	2026-05-23	16:02

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Local Business HoursShymkent

🏢 Office Hours	09:00-18:00	🟢 Open Now
🏦 Bank Hours	09:30-17:30	🟢 Open Now
🛒 Shop Hours	10:00-22:00	🟢 Open Now
📅 Weekend	Saturday,Sunday	✅ Weekday

Emergency NumbersShymkent

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Police

102

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Fire

101

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Ambulance

103

Time Difference with World CitiesShymkent vs major cities

12a 4a 8a 12p 4p 8p 12a

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Phone & Country InfoKazakhstan

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Dialing Code

International prefix

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Internet TLD

.kz

Country domain

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Phone Format

XXX XXX XXXX

Typical local format

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Plug Types

C/F

220V · Right-hand traffic

💡To call Kazakhstan from abroad, dial your country's exit code ++7, then the local number (format:XXX XXX XXXX).

Daylight Hours by MonthShymkent · 2026

Jan

9h 25m

Feb

10h 34m

Mar

11h 53m

Apr

13h 21m

May

14h 35m

Jun

15h 15m

Jul

14h 59m

Aug

13h 55m

Sep

12h 32m

Oct

11h 7m

Nov

9h 49m

Dec

9h 6m

▐ This month▐ Longest day▐ Shortest day

Today (April 30) has14h 0mof daylight in Shymkent.

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Frequently Asked QuestionsTime & location — Shymkent, Shymkent, Kazakhstan

❓What is the current time in Shymkent, Shymkent, Kazakhstan?

❓What time zone is Shymkent, Shymkent, Kazakhstan in?

❓Is Shymkent, Shymkent, Kazakhstan currently observing Daylight Saving Time?

❓What time is sunrise and sunset in Shymkent, Shymkent, Kazakhstan today?

❓What is the moon phase in Shymkent, Shymkent, Kazakhstan today?

❓What is the international dialing code for Kazakhstan?

❓What is the population of Shymkent?

About Shymkent Time, timezone & local overview

Local time in Shymkent, Shymkent, Kazakhstan: 12:43 PM, Thursday, April 30, 2026. Timezone in effect: Asia/Almaty — UTCUTC+05:00, also known as +06. No DST adjustment is active; this location follows standard time. Around 1.2 million people call Shymkent home. Sunrise was at 05:18 AM this morning; sunset is expected at 07:19 PM — 14h 0m of daylight in total. Looking up tonight, you'll find a Waxing Gibbous, 98% illuminated. The currency used here is Kazakhstan.