When is the next time change in Kazakhstan?

The next clock change in Kazakhstan will be on Sunday, 27 March 1988. At 01:59 local time, clocks will turn forward by 1 hour.

How will the next time change affect daylight in Kazakhstan?

After the clocks change on 27 Mar 1988, there will be more light in the evening. This adjustment is meant to maximize usable sunlight during the season.

Daylight Savings Time Changes in Kazakhstan 🇰🇿 (1988)

Q: Does Kazakhstan use Daylight Saving Time in 1988?

Kazakhstan observes Daylight Saving Time in 1988. Clocks are adjusted to make better use of daylight during the warmer months.

Q: Does all of Kazakhstan follow the same time change schedule?

Yes, the transition dates are consistent nationwide, though because the country spans multiple time zones, the change occurs at different moments depending on the local time zone.

Country:	Kazakhstan
Capital:	Nur-Sultan
Abbreviations:	KZ, KAZ
IANA Time Zones:	7
Dial Code:	+7

Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information

Before

After

27 MAR

27 Mar 1988 - Daylight Saving Time Starts

When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 27 March 1988, 01:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 27 March 1988, 03:00 local daylight time instead.

Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 27 Mar 1988 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.

Also called Spring Forward.

Before

After

25 SEP

25 Sep 1988 - Daylight Saving Time Ends

When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 25 September 1988, 02:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 25 September 1988, 02:00 local standard time instead.

Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 25 Sep 1988 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.

Also called Fall Back.

1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991

Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Regions in Kazakhstan (1988)

Region	DST Start (Spring)	DST End (Fall)
Abai Region	27 Mar 1988	25 Sep 1988
Aktyubinskaya Oblast’	27 Mar 1988	25 Sep 1988
Almaty	27 Mar 1988	25 Sep 1988
Almaty Oblysy	27 Mar 1988	25 Sep 1988
Aqmola Oblysy	27 Mar 1988	25 Sep 1988
Astana	27 Mar 1988	25 Sep 1988
Atyrau Oblisi	27 Mar 1988	25 Sep 1988
Baikonur	27 Mar 1988	25 Sep 1988
East Kazakhstan	27 Mar 1988	25 Sep 1988
Jetisu Region	27 Mar 1988	25 Sep 1988
Karaganda	27 Mar 1988	25 Sep 1988
Mangistauskaya Oblast’	27 Mar 1988	25 Sep 1988
North Kazakhstan	27 Mar 1988	25 Sep 1988
Pavlodar Region	27 Mar 1988	25 Sep 1988
Qostanay Oblysy	27 Mar 1988	25 Sep 1988
Qyzylorda Oblysy	27 Mar 1988	25 Sep 1988
Shymkent	27 Mar 1988	25 Sep 1988
Turkistan	27 Mar 1988	25 Sep 1988
Ulytau Region	27 Mar 1988	25 Sep 1988
West Kazakhstan	27 Mar 1988	25 Sep 1988
Zhambyl Oblysy	27 Mar 1988	25 Sep 1988

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

What Is Daylight Saving Time and What Is Its Main Purpose?

How Does Daylight Saving Time Actually Work?

Upcoming DST Clock Changes for the United States and Europe

What Is Standard Time and How Does It Differ From DST?

Will the United States Make Daylight Saving Time Permanent?

Is the European Union Moving to Abolish Daylight Saving Time?

Does Kazakhstan use Daylight Saving Time in 1988?

Yes, Kazakhstan observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1988 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.

When do the clocks change next in Kazakhstan?

The next scheduled time transition in Kazakhstan will take place on Sunday, 27 March 1988. At 01:59 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?

Yes, the calendar dates for starting and ending Daylight Saving Time are consistent across the country. However, because Kazakhstan spans 7 different time zones, the actual moment the clocks move occurs at different times depending on the local timezone of each region.

How will the next transition affect the day in Kazakhstan?

Following the shift on 27 Mar 1988, 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.