ALMT time now |
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11:42:51 Fri, 4 Jul 2025
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| UTC Offset: UTC +6 |
Alma-Ata Time (ALMT) operated at UTC+6 hours, historically serving Almaty (formerly called Alma-Ata) and most of central and eastern Kazakhstan. Sometimes referred to as "East Kazakhstan Time," ALMT did not observe daylight saving time and stayed consistent year-round.
Importance and Global Use of ALMT
Alma-Ata Time was essential for supporting day-to-day life across central and eastern Kazakhstan, including in major cities like Almaty, Astana, and Shymkent. Its fixed UTC+6 offset provided reliable timekeeping for schools, government, public transport, and local businesses.
Internationally, ALMT helped coordinate trade, flights, and diplomatic connections with neighboring countries, particularly in Asia and Russia. Although Kazakhstan has since standardized to AQTT, the legacy of ALMT continues to be recognized in historical records and older systems.
Where and When ALMT is used worldwide
Asia
Areas of Kazakhstan using ALMT all year:
- Central and Eastern Kazakhstan Provinces (including Almaty city)
Other Time Zones in UTC +6
Other time zones share the same offset as Alma-Ata Time (ALMT), but are known by different names. While their clocks align, they may represent different regions or countries based on local time zone definitions.
- Bangladesh Standard Time – BST
- Bhutan Time – BTT
- Indian Chagos Time – IOT
- Kyrgyzstan Time – KGT
- Omsk Standard Time – OMST