ORAT time now |
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05:09:00 Fri, 4 Jul 2025
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| UTC Offset: UTC +5 |
Oral Time (ORAT) operated at UTC+5 hours, historically serving the city of Oral (also known as Uralsk) and surrounding areas in western Kazakhstan. Sometimes referred to as "West Kazakhstan Time," ORAT did not observe daylight saving time and remained stable throughout the year.
Importance and Global Use of ORAT
Oral Time was significant for supporting regional government, transport, and community life in western Kazakhstan. Its consistent UTC+5 offset provided a reliable framework for managing daily schedules, reducing confusion and aiding local administration.
On a wider scale, ORAT helped align trade, communications, and transportation with European and neighboring Central Asian partners. Although it is no longer formally recognized, the time standard it followed (UTC+5) continues to connect Kazakhstan smoothly with global and regional activities.
Where and When ORAT is used worldwide
Asia
Areas of Kazakhstan using ORAT all year:
- West Kazakhstan Province (includes Oral/Uralsk)
Other Time Zones in UTC +5
Other time zones share the same offset as Oral Time (ORAT), but are known by different names. While their clocks align, they may represent different regions or countries based on local time zone definitions.
- Aqtobe Time – AQTT
- Mawson Time – MAWT
- Maldives Time – MVT
- Pakistan Standard Time – PKT
- French Southern and Antarctic Time – TFT
- Tajikistan Time – TJT
- Turkmenistan Time – TMT
- Uzbekistan Time – UZT
- Vostok Time – VOST
- Yekaterinburg Time – YEKT