Beijing, China Almaty, Kazakhstan
Compare time between Beijing and Almaty
Date
Time format
Beijing, China
9:03
PM
Friday, August 21, 2026
Almaty, Kazakhstan
6:03
PM
Friday, August 21, 2026
Time Difference Timeline
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Day time
Night time
Time difference
3 hours
Best time to meet
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Quick facts
Beijing time zone: CST (UTC+8)
Almaty time zone: +05 (UTC+5)
Distance: Beijing → Almaty
Frequently Asked Questions
Beijing is in the CST timezone (UTC+8) and Almaty is in the +05 timezone (UTC+5). The time difference between them is 3 hours.
Use the timeline above to find overlapping business hours between Beijing and Almaty. The "Best time to meet" card highlights the window where both cities are within working hours (9 AM – 6 PM local time).
Neither Beijing nor Almaty observes Daylight Saving Time, so the time difference remains constant throughout the year.
Click the pencil icon next to the Beijing clock and type any time. The Almaty clock will update instantly, showing the exact corresponding time. You can also pick a date to account for DST changes.