Current Date And Time In Aktau, Kazakhstan
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
14:35:24 ALMT
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Aktau, a city in Karaganda, Kazakhstan in Asia. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Aktau — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Aktau | |
| State | Karaganda | |
| Country | Kazakhstan | |
| Continent | Asia | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 9,500 | |
| Area | 33.90 km² (13.09 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Karaganda | #12 of 34 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | Kazakhstani Tenge | |
| Code ISO-4217 | KZT | |
| Symbol | ₸ | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +7 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 810 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .kz | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 503 | |
| In Feet | 1,650 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 50.23 | |
| Longitude | 73.07 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 50.235° N 73.067° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 50° 14' 5" N 73° 3' 60" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 50° 14.08' N 73° 4' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Nearest City in Another Country | Russkaya Polyana, Russia (398 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +05:00 to +06:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | No Daylight Saving Time, same UTC offset for all year | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 05:50 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 08:35 PM | |
| Day Length | 14h 44m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 101408 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Asia/Almaty | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1950-01-01 |
Aktau is a city situated in Karaganda, Kazakhstan, within Asia. GeoNames classifies Aktau as a Populated Place. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in Karaganda
The latitude and longitude of Aktau pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 503 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Aktau on the map
Aktau runs on UTC +05:00 to +06:00. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries
Payments and pricing in Aktau run on Kazakhstani Tenge (KZT), shown with the symbol ₸. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Aktau exchange rates
To ring a number in Aktau from outside Kazakhstan, dial +7 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Aktau and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Aktau ranks #12 of 34 cities in Karaganda. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Karaganda market. › Cities near Aktau
Aktau has a recorded population of approximately 9,500 people. That places it #12 of 34 cities with population data in Karaganda. Browse more cities in Karaganda for comparison.
Aktau spans approximately 33.90 square kilometers (13.09 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Aktau is part of Karaganda in Kazakhstan. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Aktau keeps UTC +05:00 to +06:00. Today the sun rises around 05:50 AM and sets around 08:35 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Aktau price in Kazakhstani tenge (KZT), written with the symbol ₸. Check live rates on our Aktau currency page.
Crossing the nearest international border from Aktau lands you closest to Russkaya Polyana, Russia, about 398 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Aktau sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
