World Timezones

Almaty to Beijing Converter

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Almaty3:20 pmThu, Sep 3
AlmatyGMT+5
Kazakhstan · UTC+5
3:20 pmThu, Sep 3
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BeijingCST
China · UTC+8
6:20 pmThu, Sep 3
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Offset

The time difference between Almaty and Beijing is 3 hours.

3 hours

Almaty (GMT+5) is behind Beijing (CST).

GMT+5: UTC+5

CST: UTC+8

Neither Almaty nor Beijing is currently observing daylight saving time.

When to schedule

Business-hours overlap: 9 AM–2 PM in Almaty (12 PM–5 PM in Beijing).

Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.

Suggested time: 11:00 AM Almaty (2:00 PM Beijing).

Public holidays in 2026

National public holidays can affect availability — a counterpart is likely off work on their own holidays, so it's worth planning meetings and deadlines around them.

Kazakhstan

  • New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
  • New Year's DayFri, Jan 2
  • International Women's DaySun, Mar 8
  • Nauryz MeyramySat, Mar 21
  • Nauryz MeyramySun, Mar 22
  • Nauryz MeyramyMon, Mar 23
  • Kazakhstan People's Unity DayFri, May 1
  • Defender of the Fatherland DayThu, May 7
  • Great Patriotic War Against Fascism Victory DaySat, May 9
  • Capital City DayMon, Jul 6
  • Constitution DaySun, Aug 30
  • Republic DaySun, Oct 25
  • Independence DayWed, Dec 16

China

  • New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
  • Chinese New Year (Spring Festival)Tue, Feb 17
  • Labour DayFri, May 1
  • Dragon Boat FestivalFri, Jun 19
  • Mid-Autumn FestivalFri, Sep 25
  • National DayThu, Oct 1

About these zones

Almaty uses Kazakhstan Time. To call Kazakhstan, dial +7.

Beijing uses China Standard Time (CST). To call China, dial +86.

Beijing is approximately 2,050 miles east of Almaty.

Quick reference

Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.

AlmatyBeijingDay
12:00 am3:00 amSame day
1:00 am4:00 amSame day
2:00 am5:00 amSame day
3:00 am6:00 amSame day
4:00 am7:00 amSame day
5:00 am8:00 amSame day
6:00 am9:00 amSame day
7:00 am10:00 amSame day
8:00 am11:00 amSame day
9:00 am12:00 pmSame day
10:00 am1:00 pmSame day
11:00 am2:00 pmSame day
12:00 pm3:00 pmSame day
1:00 pm4:00 pmSame day
2:00 pm5:00 pmSame day
3:00 pm6:00 pmSame day
4:00 pm7:00 pmSame day
5:00 pm8:00 pmSame day
6:00 pm9:00 pmSame day
7:00 pm10:00 pmSame day
8:00 pm11:00 pmSame day
9:00 pm12:00 am+1 day
10:00 pm1:00 am+1 day
11:00 pm2:00 am+1 day

Daylight saving time

Neither Almaty nor Beijing observes daylight saving time. The offset between these zones remains constant year-round.

See the daylight saving time page for transition dates across every time zone.

Daylight today

Almaty
Sunrise
5:19 AM
Sunset
6:27 PM
Day length
13h 8m
Beijing
Sunrise
5:45 AM
Sunset
6:45 PM
Day length
13h 1m

Daylight overlap: 10h 26m — 5:19 AM–3:45 PM in Almaty (8:19 AM–6:45 PM in Beijing). Both locations are in daylight during this window.

Cities in these zones

Browse all cities to see the current local time anywhere.

Airports in these zones

Airports in Kazakhstan Time

  • ALA

Airports in China Standard Time

  • PVG
  • SHA
  • PEK
  • PKX
  • SZX
  • CAN
  • FUO
  • CTU
  • TFU
  • TSN

Related conversions

Common conversions

What is 9:00 am Almaty in Beijing?
9:00 am Almaty is 12:00 pm Beijing.
What is 12:00 pm Almaty in Beijing?
12:00 pm Almaty is 3:00 pm Beijing.
What is 12:30 pm Almaty in Beijing?
12:30 pm Almaty is 3:30 pm Beijing.
What is 2:00 pm Almaty in Beijing?
2:00 pm Almaty is 5:00 pm Beijing.
What is 5:00 pm Almaty in Beijing?
5:00 pm Almaty is 8:00 pm Beijing.
What is 11:30 pm Almaty in Beijing?
11:30 pm Almaty is 2:30 am Beijing, the next day.