Daylight Savings Time Changes in Kazakhstan 🇰🇿 (1994)
| Country: | Kazakhstan |
| Capital: | Nur-Sultan |
| Abbreviations: | KZ, KAZ |
| IANA Time Zones: | 7 |
| Dial Code: | +7 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
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59
After
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27 MAR
27 Mar 1994 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 27 March 1994, 01:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 27 March 1994, 03:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 27 Mar 1994 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
02
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59
After
02
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00
25 SEP
25 Sep 1994 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 25 September 1994, 02:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 25 September 1994, 02:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 25 Sep 1994 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Regions in Kazakhstan (1994)
| Region | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Abai Region | 27 Mar 1994 | 25 Sep 1994 |
| Aktyubinskaya Oblast’ | 27 Mar 1994 | 25 Sep 1994 |
| Almaty | 27 Mar 1994 | 25 Sep 1994 |
| Almaty Oblysy | 27 Mar 1994 | 25 Sep 1994 |
| Aqmola Oblysy | 27 Mar 1994 | 25 Sep 1994 |
| Astana | 27 Mar 1994 | 25 Sep 1994 |
| Atyrau Oblisi | 27 Mar 1994 | 25 Sep 1994 |
| Baikonur | 27 Mar 1994 | 25 Sep 1994 |
| East Kazakhstan | 27 Mar 1994 | 25 Sep 1994 |
| Jetisu Region | 27 Mar 1994 | 25 Sep 1994 |
| Karaganda | 27 Mar 1994 | 25 Sep 1994 |
| Mangistauskaya Oblast’ | 27 Mar 1994 | 25 Sep 1994 |
| North Kazakhstan | 27 Mar 1994 | 25 Sep 1994 |
| Pavlodar Region | 27 Mar 1994 | 25 Sep 1994 |
| Qostanay Oblysy | 27 Mar 1994 | 25 Sep 1994 |
| Qyzylorda Oblysy | 27 Mar 1994 | 25 Sep 1994 |
| Shymkent | 27 Mar 1994 | 25 Sep 1994 |
| Turkistan | 27 Mar 1994 | 25 Sep 1994 |
| Ulytau Region | 27 Mar 1994 | 25 Sep 1994 |
| West Kazakhstan | 27 Mar 1994 | 25 Sep 1994 |
| Zhambyl Oblysy | 27 Mar 1994 | 25 Sep 1994 |
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 |
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Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in Kazakhstan
Does Kazakhstan use Daylight Saving Time in 1994?
Yes, Kazakhstan observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1994 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 1994. 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 1994, 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.