Time Now in Merke, Kazakhstan 🇰🇿
Lat/Long: 42.87° N, 73.2° E
Elevation: 687 m above sea level
Population rank: #77 of 332 cities in Kazakhstan by population
Region: Zhambyl Oblysy
Country: 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan (Asia)
IANA Timezone: Asia/Almaty
Timezone: +05
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Merke sits in the Asia/Almaty time zone, UTC+05:00. Merke does not observe daylight saving time, so this offset holds all year. Being in the temperate belt, Merke sees markedly longer summer days and shorter winter ones. Merke stands at an elevated 687 m above the sea. The nearest big city, Dubai, is a distant 2555 km away. Modest in size, Merke still needs an exact local time for planning across borders.
Time & Daylight in Merke
Daylight Hours in Merke
Merke gets 11h 22m of daylight today. Sunrise in Merke is at 06:13 and sunset in Merke is at 17:34.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 01m near the December solstice to 15h 20m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Merke and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Merke right now.
Other Cities in Kazakhstan with Local Time
Cities Sharing Merke's Time Zone (UTC+05:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Merke.
Weather in Merke
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Prayer Times in Merke
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 9 Oct ● | 04:36 | 06:12 | 11:54 | 15:03 | 17:36 | 19:06 |
| Sat, 10 Oct | 04:37 | 06:14 | 11:54 | 15:02 | 17:34 | 19:04 |
| Sun, 11 Oct | 04:38 | 06:15 | 11:54 | 15:01 | 17:32 | 19:02 |
| Mon, 12 Oct | 04:39 | 06:16 | 11:53 | 14:59 | 17:31 | 19:01 |
| Tue, 13 Oct | 04:40 | 06:17 | 11:53 | 14:58 | 17:29 | 18:59 |
| Wed, 14 Oct | 04:41 | 06:18 | 11:53 | 14:57 | 17:27 | 18:57 |
| Thu, 15 Oct | 04:43 | 06:19 | 11:53 | 14:56 | 17:26 | 18:56 |
14-day Forecast for Merke
Moon Phases & Times for Merke
Current Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
3.1%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 05:48
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 16:42
Distances & Clock Changes in Merke
How Far Is Merke From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai | 2,555 km | SW (226deg) |
| Mumbai | 2,646 km | S (181deg) |
| Moscow | 2,905 km | NW (312deg) |
| Hong Kong | 4,406 km | ESE (108deg) |
| Paris | 5,325 km | WNW (303deg) |
| London | 5,387 km | NW (307deg) |
| Singapore | 5,528 km | SE (138deg) |
| Tokyo | 5,627 km | ENE (74deg) |
Merke's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Merke and you would surface in the open ocean, near 42.9deg S, 106.8deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Merke
What time is it in Merke right now?
The current local time in Merke is 05:23 on Friday, October 09, 2026. Merke follows the Asia/Almaty time zone.
What time zone is Merke in?
Merke runs on the Asia/Almaty 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 Merke?
Is Merke on daylight saving time right now?
No — Merke is not currently observing daylight saving time as of October 09, 2026.
What moon phase is visible over Merke tonight?
The moon phase over Merke tonight is Waning Crescent with 3.1% illumination.
What is solar time in Merke?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Merke, the clock is closely aligned with local solar time.