Astana, Kazakhstan uses Asia/Almaty, currently +05 (UTC+05:00). No clock changes are scheduled in the next 12 months.
Astana is the capital of Kazakhstan, with a population of about 1.5 million. It keeps the same time year-round, with no daylight saving changes.
The band below is your local scale — accent shows when everyone's business hours overlap. Add or remove a city on the left and this updates too.
Written for people arriving, calling in, or planning a trip around the time difference.
The newer left-bank district around the government and business towers keeps modern hotels and attractions close together, while the older right-bank side of the river has a more established, residential character. Both areas connect easily by the city's main transit routes.
Astana's striking modern architecture is worth seeing year-round, though the bitterly cold winters make warmer-season visits more comfortable for extended outdoor walking. Long summer days suit evening strolls along the riverside.
Buses cover the city well, and taxis or ride-hailing apps are convenient for longer or colder-weather trips. The extreme temperature swings between seasons make walking more or less practical depending on when you visit.
Summers are warm and pleasant, making June through August the most comfortable stretch for outdoor sightseeing. Winters are extremely cold, among the harshest of any national capital, so heavy cold-weather gear is essential outside the warmer months.
Kazakhstan uses the KZT, calling code +7.
Kazakhstan's currency is the tenge, and Kazakh is the state language, with Russian also widely spoken and used in business. A firm handshake and respectful greeting are customary when meeting people.
