Time Now in Karakol, Kyrgyzstan 🇰🇬
Lat/Long: 42.49° N, 78.39° E
Elevation: 1,751 m above sea level
Population rank: #4 of 87 cities in Kyrgyzstan by population
Region: Issyk-Kul
Country: 🇰🇬 Kyrgyzstan (Asia)
IANA Timezone: Asia/Bishkek
Solar time: clocks run about 45m ahead of the sun
Timezone: GMT+6
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Karakol is in the Asia/Bishkek time zone (UTC+06:00). Daylight saving time is not currently in effect. Use this page to check the exact local time in Karakol, Kyrgyzstan, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Karakol
Daylight Hours in Karakol
Karakol gets 15h 03m of daylight today. Sunrise in Karakol is at 05:20 and sunset in Karakol is at 20:23.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 03m near the December solstice to 15h 18m near the June solstice.
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Common Questions About Time in Karakol
What is the current local time in Karakol?
The live local time in Karakol is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Karakol currently observes +06, with a standard offset of UTC+06:00.
What time zone is Karakol in?
Karakol uses the +06 time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+06:00.
Does Karakol observe daylight saving time?
No. Karakol stays on standard time throughout the year.
Cities Sharing Karakol's Time Zone (UTC+06:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Karakol.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 12 Jul ● | 03:05 | 05:19 | 12:52 | 16:54 | 20:24 | 21:54 |
| Mon, 13 Jul | 03:07 | 05:20 | 12:52 | 16:54 | 20:23 | 21:53 |
| Tue, 14 Jul | 03:08 | 05:21 | 12:52 | 16:54 | 20:23 | 21:53 |
| Wed, 15 Jul | 03:09 | 05:22 | 12:52 | 16:54 | 20:22 | 21:52 |
| Thu, 16 Jul | 03:11 | 05:23 | 12:52 | 16:54 | 20:21 | 21:51 |
| Fri, 17 Jul | 03:12 | 05:23 | 12:52 | 16:54 | 20:21 | 21:51 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 03:14 | 05:24 | 12:52 | 16:54 | 20:20 | 21:50 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Karakol
Sunrise
in Karakol
↑
5:20 AM
Sunset
in Karakol
↓
8:23 PM
Day Length
15h 03m
Dawn
in Karakol
4:45 AM
Dusk
in Karakol
8:58 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Karakol
Current Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
7.1%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 03:26
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 18:49
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Distances & Clock Changes in Karakol
How Far Is Karakol From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Mumbai | 2,655 km | SSW (193deg) |
| Dubai | 2,855 km | SW (235deg) |
| Moscow | 3,251 km | NW (311deg) |
| Hong Kong | 3,993 km | ESE (113deg) |
| Tokyo | 5,227 km | ENE (77deg) |
| Singapore | 5,229 km | SE (144deg) |
| Paris | 5,700 km | NW (305deg) |
| London | 5,747 km | NW (309deg) |
Karakol's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Karakol and you would surface in the open ocean, near 42.5deg S, 101.6deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Karakol
What time is it in Karakol right now?
The current local time in Karakol is 11:56 on Sunday, July 12, 2026. Karakol follows the Asia/Bishkek time zone.
What time zone is Karakol in?
Karakol uses the Asia/Bishkek IANA time zone (UTC+06:00). 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 Karakol?
Is Karakol on daylight saving time right now?
No — Karakol is not currently observing daylight saving time as of July 12, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Karakol today?
Today in Karakol: sunrise is at 05:20 and sunset is at 20:23, giving 15h 03m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Karakol tonight?
The moon phase over Karakol tonight is Waning Crescent with 7.1% illumination.
What is solar time in Karakol?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Karakol, clocks run about 45m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.