Daylight Savings Time Changes in Kazakhstan 🇰🇿 (1996)
| Country: | Kazakhstan |
| Capital: | Nur-Sultan |
| Abbreviations: | KZ, KAZ |
| IANA Time Zones: | 7 |
| Dial Code: | +7 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
01
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59
After
03
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00
31 MAR
31 Mar 1996 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 31 March 1996, 01:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 31 March 1996, 03:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 31 Mar 1996 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
02
:
59
After
02
:
00
27 OCT
27 Oct 1996 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 27 October 1996, 02:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 27 October 1996, 02:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 27 Oct 1996 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Regions in Kazakhstan (1996)
| Region | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Abai Region | 31 Mar 1996 | 27 Oct 1996 |
| Aktyubinskaya Oblast’ | 31 Mar 1996 | 27 Oct 1996 |
| Almaty | 31 Mar 1996 | 27 Oct 1996 |
| Almaty Oblysy | 31 Mar 1996 | 27 Oct 1996 |
| Aqmola Oblysy | 31 Mar 1996 | 27 Oct 1996 |
| Astana | 31 Mar 1996 | 27 Oct 1996 |
| Atyrau Oblisi | 31 Mar 1996 | 27 Oct 1996 |
| Baikonur | 31 Mar 1996 | 27 Oct 1996 |
| East Kazakhstan | 31 Mar 1996 | 27 Oct 1996 |
| Jetisu Region | 31 Mar 1996 | 27 Oct 1996 |
| Karaganda | 31 Mar 1996 | 27 Oct 1996 |
| Mangistauskaya Oblast’ | 31 Mar 1996 | 27 Oct 1996 |
| North Kazakhstan | 31 Mar 1996 | 27 Oct 1996 |
| Pavlodar Region | 31 Mar 1996 | 27 Oct 1996 |
| Qostanay Oblysy | 31 Mar 1996 | 27 Oct 1996 |
| Qyzylorda Oblysy | 31 Mar 1996 | 27 Oct 1996 |
| Shymkent | 31 Mar 1996 | 27 Oct 1996 |
| Turkistan | 31 Mar 1996 | 27 Oct 1996 |
| Ulytau Region | 31 Mar 1996 | 27 Oct 1996 |
| West Kazakhstan | 31 Mar 1996 | 27 Oct 1996 |
| Zhambyl Oblysy | 31 Mar 1996 | 27 Oct 1996 |
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 1996?
Yes, Kazakhstan observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1996 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, 31 March 1996. 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 31 Mar 1996, 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.