Current Time in Balqash, Kazakhstan 🇰🇿
Lat/Long: 46.85° N, 74.98° E
Elevation: 372 m above sea level
Population rank: #24 of 332 cities in Kazakhstan by population
Region: Karaganda
Country: 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan (Asia)
IANA Timezone: Asia/Almaty
Timezone: +05
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
The time now in Balqash, Kazakhstan is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Balqash currently observes +05, UTC+5. Balqash keeps its clocks on UTC+05:00, in the Asia/Almaty time zone. Balqash does not observe daylight saving time, so this offset holds all year. Daylight is on the shorter side today, about 11 hours. This is the kind of seasonal swing that defines the temperate mid-latitudes. Balqash stands at an elevated 372 m above the sea. Balqash is fairly isolated: even Moscow lies some 2739 km off. A major centre in Kazakhstan, Balqash keeps a busy schedule across its time zone.
Balqash gets 10h 49m of daylight today, with sunrise at 06:20 and sunset at 17:09.
Balqash Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Balqash
Balqash gets 10h 49m of daylight today. Sunrise in Balqash is at 06:20 and sunset in Balqash is at 17:09.
Daylight ranges from about 8h 31m near the December solstice to 15h 52m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Balqash and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Balqash right now.
Current Time in Other Cities in Kazakhstan
Cities Sharing Balqash's Time Zone (UTC+05:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Balqash.
Weather in Balqash
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Prayer Times in Balqash
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 17 Oct ● | 04:35 | 06:19 | 11:45 | 14:39 | 17:11 | 18:41 |
| Sun, 18 Oct | 04:37 | 06:21 | 11:45 | 14:38 | 17:09 | 18:39 |
| Mon, 19 Oct | 04:38 | 06:22 | 11:45 | 14:36 | 17:07 | 18:37 |
| Tue, 20 Oct | 04:40 | 06:24 | 11:44 | 14:35 | 17:05 | 18:35 |
| Wed, 21 Oct | 04:41 | 06:25 | 11:44 | 14:34 | 17:03 | 18:33 |
| Thu, 22 Oct | 04:42 | 06:27 | 11:44 | 14:32 | 17:02 | 18:32 |
| Fri, 23 Oct | 04:44 | 06:28 | 11:44 | 14:31 | 17:00 | 18:30 |
14-day Forecast for Balqash
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Balqash
Sunrise
in Balqash
↑
6:20 AM
Sunset
in Balqash
↓
5:09 PM
Day Length
10h 49m
Dawn
in Balqash
5:49 AM
Dusk
in Balqash
5:40 PM
Moon Phases & Times for Balqash
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
35.9%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 13:13
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 21:04
Distances & Clock Changes in Balqash
How Far Is Balqash From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Moscow | 2,739 km | NW (305deg) |
| Dubai | 2,971 km | SW (223deg) |
| Mumbai | 3,094 km | S (184deg) |
| Hong Kong | 4,434 km | ESE (114deg) |
| Paris | 5,211 km | WNW (301deg) |
| London | 5,240 km | NW (305deg) |
| Tokyo | 5,388 km | E (79deg) |
| Singapore | 5,778 km | SE (142deg) |
Balqash's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Balqash and you would surface in the open ocean, near 46.9deg S, 105.0deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Balqash
What time is it in Balqash right now?
The current local time in Balqash is 08:43 on Saturday, October 17, 2026. Balqash follows the Asia/Almaty time zone.
What time zone is Balqash in?
Balqash uses the Asia/Almaty IANA time zone (UTC+05:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Balqash?
Is Balqash on daylight saving time right now?
No. As of October 17, 2026, Balqash is on standard time, with no daylight-saving shift in effect.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Balqash today?
In Balqash today the sun rises at 06:20 and sets at 17:09, giving 10h 49m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Balqash tonight?
The moon phase over Balqash tonight is Waxing Crescent with 35.9% illumination.
What is solar time in Balqash?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Balqash, the clock is closely aligned with local solar time.