Kazakhstan facts
| Capital | Astana |
|---|---|
| Continent / region | Asia, Central Asia (landlocked) |
| Area | 2,724,900 km² · 1,052,089 sq mi · 673,336,415 acres |
| Languages | Kazakh, Russian |
| Demonym | Kazakhstani |
| Currency | Kazakhstani Tenge (KZT) |
| Time zone | Asia/Almaty · UTC+5 · 12:34 AM at the time this page was updated |
| Calling code | +7 |
| Internet domain | .kz |
| Electricity | 230V, 50Hz · plug types C, F |
| Capital coordinates | 51.1801, 71.446 |
Time difference
Astana is on UTC+5 today. When it is 12:00 noon there, the time elsewhere is:
| Place | Time |
|---|---|
| New York | 3:00 a.m. |
| Los Angeles | 12:00 a.m. |
| London | 8:00 a.m. |
| UTC | 7:00 a.m. |
To convert other times, use the time zone converter. For how far local clocks are from the Sun, see the solar time calculator.
Size and distance
- Kazakhstan is about 29.1% of the size of the United States (9,372,610 km²).
- Kazakhstan is about 11.2 times the size of the United Kingdom (242,900 km²).
- Astana to Washington, D.C.: about 9,540 km (5,928 mi) as the crow flies.
- Astana to London: about 4,765 km (2,961 mi) as the crow flies.
Neighboring countries
Kazakhstan shares land borders with 5 countries: China, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan.
Sources: country data from mledoze/countries (ODbL), capital coordinates from GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), borders from Natural Earth. Area figures may include inland water and differ slightly between sources.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Kazakhstan?
The capital of Kazakhstan is Astana.
How big is Kazakhstan?
Kazakhstan covers about 2,724,900 km² (1,052,089 sq mi), ranking 9 of 196 countries by area. It is about 29.1% of the size of the United States. It is about 11.2 times the size of the United Kingdom.
What time zone is Kazakhstan in?
Astana uses UTC+5 (Asia/Almaty) today. When it is noon in Astana, it is 3:00 a.m. in New York and 8:00 a.m. in London. Countries that observe daylight saving time change their offset during the year; this page is updated daily.
What currency does Kazakhstan use?
Kazakhstan uses the Kazakhstani Tenge (KZT).
What is the country code for Kazakhstan?
The international calling code is +7. From the United States dial 011 7 followed by the number; from most other countries dial 00 7.
What language is spoken in Kazakhstan?
Official or national languages: Kazakh, Russian.