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: GMT+5
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Merke 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 Merke, Kazakhstan, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Merke
Daylight Hours in Merke
Merke gets 15h 05m of daylight today. Sunrise in Merke is at 04:40 and sunset in Merke is at 19:45.
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.
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Common Questions About Time in Merke
What is the current local time in Merke?
The live local time in Merke is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Merke currently observes +05, with a standard offset of UTC+05:00.
What time zone is Merke in?
Merke uses the +05 time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+05:00.
Does Merke observe daylight saving time?
No. Merke stays on standard time throughout the year.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 13 Jul ● | 02:24 | 04:40 | 12:12 | 16:15 | 19:45 | 21:15 |
| Tue, 14 Jul | 02:26 | 04:40 | 12:13 | 16:15 | 19:45 | 21:15 |
| Wed, 15 Jul | 02:27 | 04:41 | 12:13 | 16:15 | 19:44 | 21:14 |
| Thu, 16 Jul | 02:29 | 04:42 | 12:13 | 16:15 | 19:43 | 21:13 |
| Fri, 17 Jul | 02:30 | 04:43 | 12:13 | 16:15 | 19:43 | 21:13 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 02:32 | 04:44 | 12:13 | 16:15 | 19:42 | 21:12 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 02:33 | 04:45 | 12:13 | 16:15 | 19:41 | 21:11 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Merke
Sunrise
in Merke
↑
4:40 AM
Sunset
in Merke
↓
7:45 PM
Day Length
15h 04m
Dawn
in Merke
4:05 AM
Dusk
in Merke
8:19 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Merke
Current Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
1.7%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 04:02
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 19:15
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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 14:15 on Monday, July 13, 2026. Merke follows the Asia/Almaty time zone.
What time zone is Merke in?
Merke 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 Merke?
Is Merke on daylight saving time right now?
No — Merke is not currently observing daylight saving time as of July 13, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Merke today?
Today in Merke: sunrise is at 04:40 and sunset is at 19:45, giving 15h 04m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Merke tonight?
The moon phase over Merke tonight is Waning Crescent with 1.7% 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.