Daylight Savings Time Changes in Kazakhstan 🇰🇿 (1981)
| Country: | Kazakhstan |
| Capital: | Nur-Sultan |
| Abbreviations: | KZ, KAZ |
| IANA Time Zones: | 7 |
| Dial Code: | +7 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
23
:
59
After
01
:
00
31 MAR
31 Mar 1981 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Tuesday, 31 March 1981, 23:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Tuesday, 31 March 1981, 01:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 31 Mar 1981 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
23
:
59
After
23
:
00
30 SEP
30 Sep 1981 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Wednesday, 30 September 1981, 23:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Wednesday, 30 September 1981, 23:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 30 Sep 1981 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Regions in Kazakhstan (1981)
| Region | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Abai Region | 31 Mar 1981 | 30 Sep 1981 |
| Aktyubinskaya Oblast’ | 31 Mar 1981 | - |
| Almaty | 31 Mar 1981 | 30 Sep 1981 |
| Almaty Oblysy | 31 Mar 1981 | 30 Sep 1981 |
| Aqmola Oblysy | 31 Mar 1981 | 30 Sep 1981 |
| Astana | 31 Mar 1981 | 30 Sep 1981 |
| Baikonur | 31 Mar 1981 | - |
| East Kazakhstan | 31 Mar 1981 | 30 Sep 1981 |
| Jetisu Region | 31 Mar 1981 | 30 Sep 1981 |
| Karaganda | 31 Mar 1981 | 30 Sep 1981 |
| North Kazakhstan | 31 Mar 1981 | 30 Sep 1981 |
| Pavlodar Region | 31 Mar 1981 | 30 Sep 1981 |
| Qostanay Oblysy | 31 Mar 1981 | - |
| Qyzylorda Oblysy | 31 Mar 1981 | - |
| Shymkent | 31 Mar 1981 | 30 Sep 1981 |
| Turkistan | 31 Mar 1981 | 30 Sep 1981 |
| Ulytau Region | 31 Mar 1981 | 30 Sep 1981 |
| West Kazakhstan | 31 Mar 1981 | - |
| Zhambyl Oblysy | 31 Mar 1981 | 30 Sep 1981 |
Regions in Kazakhstan that do not observe Daylight Savings Time
DST Changes Summary for Kazakhstan
| Date | Year | Change | Time | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Oct | 2004 | Back 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 02:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 29 Feb | 2024 | Back 1 hour | 23:59 ➜ 23:00 | Daylight Saving End |
Read More About Daylight Savings Time
Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in Kazakhstan
Does Kazakhstan use Daylight Saving Time in 1981?
Yes, Kazakhstan observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1981 calendar year. The country follows the practice of shifting clocks to better align waking hours with the available evening sunlight during the spring and summer months.
Note that this does not apply to the entire country, as 2 regions do not participate in the change.
When do the clocks change next in Kazakhstan?
The next scheduled time transition in Kazakhstan will take place on Tuesday, 31 March 1981. At 23:59 local time, clocks will be turned forward by 1 hour. This specific change marks the transition to daylight saving time starts.
Does all of Kazakhstan follow the same time change schedule?
No. While the majority of Kazakhstan observes Daylight Saving Time, there are regional exceptions. Currently, 2 regions (including Atyrau Oblisi, Mangistauskaya Oblast’) stay on standard time year-round.
How will the next transition affect the day in Kazakhstan?
Following the shift on 31 Mar 1981, you will notice that there is more light in the evening compared to the day before. While the transition may temporarily disrupt sleep patterns, the primary goal of this forward shift is to maximize usable daylight for the population.