Current Time in Baikonur, Kazakhstan 🇰🇿
Lat/Long: 45.62° N, 63.32° E
Elevation: 730 m above sea level
Population rank: #26 of 332 cities in Kazakhstan by population
Region: Baikonur
Country: 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan (Asia)
IANA Timezone: Asia/Qostanay
Solar time: clocks run about 45m ahead of the sun
Timezone: +05
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
The time now in Baikonur, Kazakhstan is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Baikonur currently observes +05, UTC+5. Clocks in Baikonur are set to UTC+05:00 under the Asia/Qostanay zone. There is no daylight-saving shift here; the offset stays fixed year-round. Daylight is on the shorter side today, about 11 hours. Being in the temperate belt, Baikonur sees markedly longer summer days and shorter winter ones. Baikonur stands at an elevated 730 m above the sea. Baikonur is fairly isolated: even Moscow lies some 2114 km off. A major centre in Kazakhstan, Baikonur keeps a busy schedule across its time zone.
Today Baikonur sees 10h 55m between a 07:04 sunrise and a 17:59 sunset.
Baikonur Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Baikonur
Baikonur gets 10h 55m of daylight today. Sunrise in Baikonur is at 07:04 and sunset in Baikonur is at 17:59.
Daylight ranges from about 8h 41m near the December solstice to 15h 42m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Baikonur and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Baikonur right now.
Current Time in Other Cities in Kazakhstan
Cities Sharing Baikonur's Time Zone (UTC+05:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Baikonur.
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Prayer Times in Baikonur
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 16 Oct ● | 05:22 | 07:03 | 12:32 | 15:29 | 18:01 | 19:31 |
| Sat, 17 Oct | 05:23 | 07:05 | 12:32 | 15:28 | 17:59 | 19:29 |
| Sun, 18 Oct | 05:24 | 07:06 | 12:31 | 15:27 | 17:57 | 19:27 |
| Mon, 19 Oct | 05:25 | 07:07 | 12:31 | 15:25 | 17:55 | 19:25 |
| Tue, 20 Oct | 05:27 | 07:09 | 12:31 | 15:24 | 17:54 | 19:24 |
| Wed, 21 Oct | 05:28 | 07:10 | 12:31 | 15:23 | 17:52 | 19:22 |
| Thu, 22 Oct | 05:29 | 07:11 | 12:31 | 15:21 | 17:50 | 19:20 |
14-day Forecast for Baikonur
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Baikonur
Sunrise
in Baikonur
↑
7:04 AM
Sunset
in Baikonur
↓
5:59 PM
Day Length
10h 55m
Dawn
in Baikonur
6:33 AM
Dusk
in Baikonur
6:30 PM
Moon Phases & Times for Baikonur
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
29.4%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 13:54
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 21:00
Distances & Clock Changes in Baikonur
How Far Is Baikonur From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Moscow | 2,114 km | NW (311deg) |
| Dubai | 2,381 km | SSW (200deg) |
| Mumbai | 3,080 km | SSE (160deg) |
| Paris | 4,492 km | WNW (297deg) |
| London | 4,566 km | WNW (302deg) |
| Hong Kong | 5,244 km | ESE (102deg) |
| Tokyo | 6,289 km | ENE (71deg) |
| Singapore | 6,308 km | SE (129deg) |
Baikonur's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Baikonur and you would surface in the open ocean, near 45.6deg S, 116.7deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Baikonur
What time is it in Baikonur right now?
The current local time in Baikonur is 14:56 on Friday, October 16, 2026. Baikonur follows the Asia/Qostanay time zone.
What time zone is Baikonur in?
Baikonur runs on the Asia/Qostanay IANA time zone (UTC+05:00), the same zone used across the surrounding region, with the clocks shifting automatically whenever daylight saving is in force.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Baikonur?
Is Baikonur on daylight saving time right now?
No. As of October 16, 2026, Baikonur is on standard time, with no daylight-saving shift in effect.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Baikonur today?
Today in Baikonur: sunrise is at 07:04 and sunset is at 17:59, giving 10h 55m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Baikonur tonight?
The moon phase over Baikonur tonight is Waxing Crescent with 29.4% illumination.
What is solar time in Baikonur?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Baikonur, clocks run about 45m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.