Time Now in Karatau, Kazakhstan 🇰🇿
Lat/Long: 43.18° N, 70.46° E
Elevation: 525 m above sea level
Population rank: #42 of 332 cities in Kazakhstan by population
Region: Zhambyl Oblysy
Country: 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan (Asia)
IANA Timezone: Asia/Almaty
Solar time: clocks run about 20m ahead of the sun
Timezone: GMT+5
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Karatau is in the Asia/Almaty time zone (UTC+05:00). Daylight saving time is not currently in effect. Use this page to check the exact local time in Karatau, Kazakhstan, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Karatau
Daylight Hours in Karatau
Karatau gets 14h 56m of daylight today. Sunrise in Karatau is at 04:56 and sunset in Karatau is at 19:52.
Daylight ranges from about 8h 58m near the December solstice to 15h 23m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Karatau and Major Cities
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Common Questions About Time in Karatau
What is the current local time in Karatau?
The live local time in Karatau is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Karatau currently observes +05, with a standard offset of UTC+05:00.
What time zone is Karatau in?
Karatau uses the +05 time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+05:00.
Does Karatau observe daylight saving time?
No. Karatau stays on standard time throughout the year.
Cities Sharing Karatau's Time Zone (UTC+05:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Karatau.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 20 Jul ● | 02:44 | 04:56 | 12:24 | 16:26 | 19:52 | 21:22 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 02:45 | 04:57 | 12:24 | 16:26 | 19:52 | 21:22 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 02:47 | 04:57 | 12:24 | 16:26 | 19:51 | 21:21 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 02:49 | 04:58 | 12:24 | 16:26 | 19:50 | 21:20 |
| Fri, 24 Jul | 02:50 | 04:59 | 12:24 | 16:25 | 19:49 | 21:19 |
| Sat, 25 Jul | 02:52 | 05:00 | 12:24 | 16:25 | 19:48 | 21:18 |
| Sun, 26 Jul | 02:54 | 05:01 | 12:24 | 16:25 | 19:47 | 21:17 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Karatau
Sunrise
in Karatau
↑
4:56 AM
Sunset
in Karatau
↓
7:52 PM
Day Length
14h 55m
Dawn
in Karatau
4:22 AM
Dusk
in Karatau
8:26 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Karatau
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
34.0%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 11:47
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 22:45
Distances & Clock Changes in Karatau
How Far Is Karatau From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai | 2,430 km | SW (220deg) |
| Mumbai | 2,690 km | S (174deg) |
| Moscow | 2,717 km | NW (312deg) |
| Hong Kong | 4,629 km | ESE (106deg) |
| Paris | 5,119 km | WNW (302deg) |
| London | 5,187 km | NW (306deg) |
| Singapore | 5,706 km | SE (135deg) |
| Tokyo | 5,832 km | ENE (73deg) |
Karatau's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Karatau and you would surface in the open ocean, near 43.2deg S, 109.5deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Karatau
What time is it in Karatau right now?
The current local time in Karatau is 01:16 on Monday, July 20, 2026. Karatau follows the Asia/Almaty time zone.
What time zone is Karatau in?
Karatau 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 Karatau?
Is Karatau on daylight saving time right now?
No — Karatau is not currently observing daylight saving time as of July 20, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Karatau today?
Today in Karatau: sunrise is at 04:56 and sunset is at 19:52, giving 14h 55m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Karatau tonight?
The moon phase over Karatau tonight is Waxing Crescent with 34.0% illumination.
What is solar time in Karatau?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Karatau, clocks run about 20m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.