What time is it in Aktau right now?

Aktau is on Asia/Aqtau, currently UTC+5. The clock at the top of this page shows the live local time and updates every second in your browser.

What time zone is Aktau in?

Aktau uses the IANA time zone Asia/Aqtau, which is UTC+5 at the moment. The zone keeps a fixed offset all year and does not observe daylight saving time.

Does Aktau observe daylight saving time?

No. Aktau stays on UTC+5 all year, so the difference from zones that do observe daylight saving changes twice a year.

What time do the sun rise and set in Aktau today?

Today the sun rises at about 6:23 AM and sets at about 9:00 PM local time in Aktau, giving roughly 14h 37m of daylight. Solar noon falls at 1:42 PM.

Kazakhstan · Mangystau

Current local time in Aktau

Aktau keeps time on the Asia/Aqtau zone, currently UTC+5. The offset is fixed all year — there is no daylight saving to track here. The clock runs live in your browser; nothing about your location is sent anywhere.

Current local time

Aktau, Mangystau

02:15

Sun, Jul 26UTC+5

Aktau time zone at a glance

IANA time zone: Asia/Aqtau
Current UTC offset: UTC+5
Daylight saving: Not observed
Next clock change: None in the next 14 months
Country: Kazakhstan
Region: Mangystau
Coordinates: 43.66°, 51.17°
Population: 147,443
Local date: Sun, Jul 26, 2026

Sunrise and sunset in Aktau today

Computed from Aktau's latitude and longitude for the current local date. Times shift by a minute or two either side depending on elevation and the horizon you actually see.

Sunrise: 6:23 AM
Sunset: 9:00 PM
Solar noon: 1:42 PM
Day length: 14h 37m
Civil dawn: 5:44 AM
Civil dusk: 9:38 PM
Golden hour ends: 6:59 AM
Golden hour begins: 8:23 PM

Full twilight and golden-hour breakdown

Aktau time difference from major cities

City	Local time now	Aktau is
Los AngelesUnited States	02:15 PM	12h ahead
LondonUnited Kingdom	10:15 PM	4h ahead
DubaiUnited Arab Emirates	01:15 AM	1h ahead
TokyoJapan	06:15 AM	4h behind

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Working with Aktau time

Scheduling across Asia/Aqtau is where most calendar mistakes start — a meeting agreed in one zone drifts by an hour the moment either side changes its clocks. These tools each handle a piece of that problem.

Find a meeting timeSee which hours overlap between Aktau and everywhere else on your team.Convert a timeTranslate a specific moment into or out of Asia/Aqtau.Track clock changesConfirm which of your other cities change while Aktau does not.Add to your boardKeep Aktau beside your other cities, ticking live.Business hours overlapWork out the window where Aktau offices and yours are both open.Send a calendar inviteExport an event with Asia/Aqtau baked in, not guessed.

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Aktautime — questions & answers

What time is it in Aktau right now?: Aktau is on Asia/Aqtau, currently UTC+5. The clock at the top of this page shows the live local time and updates every second in your browser.
What time zone is Aktau in?: Aktau uses the IANA time zone Asia/Aqtau, which is UTC+5 at the moment. The zone keeps a fixed offset all year and does not observe daylight saving time.
Does Aktau observe daylight saving time?: No. Aktau stays on UTC+5 all year, so the difference from zones that do observe daylight saving changes twice a year.
What time do the sun rise and set in Aktau today?: Today the sun rises at about 6:23 AM and sets at about 9:00 PM local time in Aktau, giving roughly 14h 37m of daylight. Solar noon falls at 1:42 PM.