Does Almaty observe daylight saving time?

No. Almaty stays on UTC+5 all year, so its clocks don't change.

Does Tokyo observe daylight saving time?

No. Tokyo stays on JST (UTC+9) all year, so its clocks don't change.

What time is it in Tokyo when it's 9 AM in Almaty?

1:00 PM in Tokyo, on the same day.

Almaty to Tokyo Meeting Planner

Tokyo is 4 hours ahead of Almaty right now. Their working days overlap for 4 hours today.

Almaty · Kazakhstan

9:36 AM

Sun, Oct 18 · UTC+5

Tokyo · Japan

1:36 PM

Sun, Oct 18 · JST

Best Meeting Times Between Almaty and Tokyo

9:00 AM to 1:00 PM in Almaty (1:00 PM to 5:00 PM in Tokyo). That's when both cities are inside working hours, 9 AM to 5 PM, giving 4 hours of overlap today.

Who's meeting

2 of 4 places

AlmatyOrganizerKazakhstan ·9:36AMnow
TokyoJapan ·1:36PMnow

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Date in Almaty

Working hours, everywhere

Best times to meet

Sunday, October 18, 2026, in Almaty time.

12:00PMBest · OptimalWorking hours in Almaty (12:00) and Tokyo (16:00).
11:00AMOption 2 · OptimalWorking hours in Almaty (11:00) and Tokyo (15:00).
10:00AMOption 3 · OptimalWorking hours in Almaty (10:00) and Tokyo (14:00).

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Each column is a one-hour slot of the first place's day. The Fit row grades how well the slot suits everyone; each row shows the local time and whether it's working hours there.
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Your meeting

Almaty12:00 PM UTC+5Sun, Oct 18
Tokyo4:00 PM UTC+9Sun, Oct 18
UTC2026-10-18 07:00 UTC

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Time difference between Almaty and Tokyo

Tokyo is 4 hours ahead of Almaty right now: Tokyo is on JST (UTC+9) and Almaty on UTC+5. Neither city changes its clocks, so the gap is the same all year.

Time difference between Almaty and Tokyo over the next 12 months
From	Difference	Why
Now	Tokyo 4 hours ahead	—

Almaty is on Kazakhstan Time. Tokyo is on Japan Standard Time.

Frequently Asked Questions: Almaty & Tokyo Scheduling

What is the time difference between Almaty and Tokyo?: Tokyo is 4 hours ahead of Almaty right now: Tokyo is on JST (UTC+9) and Almaty on UTC+5. Neither city changes its clocks, so the gap is the same all year.
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between Almaty and Tokyo?: 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM in Almaty (1:00 PM to 5:00 PM in Tokyo). That's when both cities are inside working hours, 9 AM to 5 PM, giving 4 hours of overlap today.
Does Almaty observe daylight saving time?: No. Almaty stays on UTC+5 all year, so its clocks don't change.
Does Tokyo observe daylight saving time?: No. Tokyo stays on JST (UTC+9) all year, so its clocks don't change.
What time is it in Tokyo when it's 9 AM in Almaty?: 1:00 PM in Tokyo, on the same day.

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