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Time Difference: Almaty to Los Angeles

🇰🇿AlmatyUTC+6
vs
🇺🇸Los AngelesUTC-8
🇰🇿
Almaty, Kazakhstan
Fri, Jun 26
🇺🇸
Los Angeles, US
Fri, Jun 26

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Time Difference
12 hours
Los Angeles is 12 hours behind Almaty
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Almaty vs Los Angeles timezone guide

Almaty (Kazakhstan) uses the Asia/Almaty timezone at UTC+6, while Los Angeles (US) uses America/Los_Angeles at UTC-8. This means Los Angeles is 14 hours behind Almaty (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Almaty and Los Angeles

Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Almaty and Los Angeles do not overlap. To meet synchronously, one side will need to start early or stay late — see the hour-by-hour planner below for the least disruptive options.

Hour-by-hour planner

AlmatyLos AngelesStatus
6am6pmAlmaty early, Los Angeles evening
7am7pmAlmaty early, Los Angeles evening
8am8pmAlmaty early, Los Angeles evening
9am9pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10am10pmAlmaty working hours, Los Angeles late evening
11am11pmAlmaty working hours, Los Angeles late evening
12pm12amAlmaty working hours, Los Angeles asleep
1pm1amAlmaty working hours, Los Angeles asleep
2pm2amAlmaty working hours, Los Angeles asleep
3pm3amAlmaty working hours, Los Angeles asleep
4pm4amAlmaty working hours, Los Angeles asleep
5pm5amAlmaty evening, Los Angeles asleep
6pm6amAlmaty evening, Los Angeles early
7pm7amAlmaty evening, Los Angeles early
8pm8amAlmaty evening, Los Angeles early
9pm9amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10pm10amAlmaty late evening, Los Angeles working hours

Green = standard working hours (9 AM – 5 PM). Amber = early (6–9 AM). Orange = evening (5–10 PM). Grey = asleep or late.

Daylight saving time between Almaty and Los Angeles

Los Angeles observes daylight saving time, but Almaty does not. That means the difference between the two cities changes seasonally — by one hour, around Los Angeles's transition dates.

  • Jan 1 → Mar 8Almaty is 13 hours ahead Los Angeles
  • Mar 8 → Nov 1Almaty is 12 hours ahead Los Angeles
  • Nov 1 → Jan 1Almaty is 13 hours ahead Los Angeles

Distance between Almaty and Los Angeles

Great-circle distance
11,287 km
Direct flight time
~14h 17m

Almaty and Los Angeles are 11,287 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~14h 17m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Almaty and Los Angeles?
The current time difference is 12 hours. Almaty is currently 12 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Is Almaty ahead of Los Angeles?
Yes. Almaty is currently 12 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
What time is it in Los Angeles when it's 9 AM in Almaty?
When it's 9 AM in Almaty, it's 9pm in Los Angeles.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Almaty and Los Angeles?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Almaty and Los Angeles do not overlap. To meet synchronously, one side will need to start before 9 AM or work past 5 PM — see the planner above for the least disruptive options.
Do Almaty and Los Angeles observe daylight saving time?
Los Angeles observes daylight saving time, but Almaty does not — the difference between the two cities changes by one hour around the DST transition dates.
How far apart are Almaty and Los Angeles?
Almaty and Los Angeles are 11,287 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 14 hours 17 minutes.