Bishkek time zone facts
| Date | Friday, October 2, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Time zone | Kyrgyzstan Time (Asia/Bishkek) |
| UTC offset | UTC+6 |
| Daylight saving | Not observed |
| Sunrise / sunset | 06:58 AM / 06:43 PM (Fri, October 2) |
| Country | Kyrgyzstan — one time zone nationwide |
| Coordinates | 42.87° N, 74.59° E |
New York to Bishkek time converter
When it is a given hour in New York, what time is it in Bishkek? Highlighted rows fall inside business hours (9 am–6 pm) in both cities — the best window for calls and meetings. These two cities' business hours don't overlap.
| New York | Bishkek |
|---|---|
| 00:00 | 10:00 |
| 01:00 | 11:00 |
| 02:00 | 12:00 |
| 03:00 | 13:00 |
| 04:00 | 14:00 |
| 05:00 | 15:00 |
| 06:00 | 16:00 |
| 07:00 | 17:00 |
| 08:00 | 18:00 |
| 09:00 | 19:00 |
| 10:00 | 20:00 |
| 11:00 | 21:00 |
| 12:00 | 22:00 |
| 13:00 | 23:00 |
| 14:00 | 00:00 (next day) |
| 15:00 | 01:00 (next day) |
| 16:00 | 02:00 (next day) |
| 17:00 | 03:00 (next day) |
| 18:00 | 04:00 (next day) |
| 19:00 | 05:00 (next day) |
| 20:00 | 06:00 (next day) |
| 21:00 | 07:00 (next day) |
| 22:00 | 08:00 (next day) |
| 23:00 | 09:00 (next day) |
Bishkek time compared with world cities
Differences are relative to Bishkek. Where daylight saving applies, a gap can change by an hour during the year.
| City | UTC offset | Compared with Bishkek |
|---|---|---|
| Istanbul | UTC+3 | 3 hours behind |
| London | UTC+1 | 5 hours behind |
| New York | UTC−4 | 10 hours behind |
| Los Angeles | UTC−7 | 13 hours behind |
| Dubai | UTC+4 | 2 hours behind |
| Moscow | UTC+3 | 3 hours behind |
| Tokyo | UTC+9 | 3 hours ahead |
| Sydney | UTC+10 | 4 hours ahead |
Daylight saving time
Bishkek does not observe daylight saving time; the clock stays at UTC+6 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Bishkek
Sunrise, sunset and day length for the next 7 days (local time, including atmospheric refraction, ±2 minutes).
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, October 2 | 06:58 AM | 06:43 PM | 11 h 45 min |
| Sat, October 3 | 06:59 AM | 06:41 PM | 11 h 42 min |
| Sun, October 4 | 07:00 AM | 06:39 PM | 11 h 39 min |
| Mon, October 5 | 07:01 AM | 06:38 PM | 11 h 36 min |
| Tue, October 6 | 07:02 AM | 06:36 PM | 11 h 33 min |
| Wed, October 7 | 07:04 AM | 06:34 PM | 11 h 30 min |
| Thu, October 8 | 07:05 AM | 06:32 PM | 11 h 28 min |
Golden hour and blue hour in Bishkek
Photographers' soft, warm light (golden hour) happens while the sun is between 6° above and 4° below the horizon; blue hour follows between 4° and 6° below. Local times for Fri, October 2:
| Morning blue hour | 06:30 AM – 06:41 AM |
|---|---|
| Morning golden hour | 06:41 AM – 07:35 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 06:05 PM – 07:00 PM |
| Evening blue hour | 07:00 PM – 07:11 PM |
Golden hour calculator for any date or location
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Bishkek and New York?
Bishkek is currently 10 hours ahead of New York.
What time zone is Bishkek in?
Bishkek is in Kyrgyzstan Time (UTC+6). IANA time zone ID: Asia/Bishkek.
Does Bishkek observe daylight saving time?
Bishkek does not observe daylight saving time; the clock stays at UTC+6 all year.
When is golden hour in Bishkek?
On Fri, October 2, evening golden hour in Bishkek runs 06:05 PM – 07:00 PM and morning golden hour 06:41 AM – 07:35 AM (local time).
What time is sunrise and sunset in Bishkek?
On Fri, October 2, sunrise in Bishkek is at 06:58 AM and sunset at 06:43 PM, a day length of 11 h 45 min (local time).