Current Date And Time In Shakhan, Kazakhstan
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
14:37:47 ALMT
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Shakhan, 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 Shakhan — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Shakhan | |
| State | Karaganda | |
| Country | Kazakhstan | |
| Continent | Asia | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 13,273 | |
| Area | 28.00 km² (10.81 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Karaganda | #8 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 | 478 | |
| In Feet | 1,568 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 49.82 | |
| Longitude | 72.65 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 49.82° N 72.654° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 49° 49' 10" N 72° 39' 15" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 49° 49.17' N 72° 39.24' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Nearest City in Another Country | Russkaya Polyana, Russia (448 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 | 🔥 05:53 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 08:35 PM | |
| Day Length | 14h 42m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 101606 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Asia/Almaty | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1950-01-01 |
Shakhan is a city situated in Karaganda, Kazakhstan, within Asia. GeoNames classifies Shakhan 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 Shakhan pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 478 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Shakhan on the map
Shakhan 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 Shakhan 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. › Shakhan exchange rates
To ring a number in Shakhan 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 Shakhan and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Shakhan ranks #8 of 34 cities in Karaganda. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Karaganda market. › Cities near Shakhan
Shakhan has a recorded population of approximately 13,273 people. That places it #8 of 34 cities with population data in Karaganda. Browse more cities in Karaganda for comparison.
Shakhan spans approximately 28.00 square kilometers (10.81 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Shakhan is part of Karaganda in Kazakhstan. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Shakhan keeps UTC +05:00 to +06:00. Today the sun rises around 05:53 AM and sets around 08:35 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Shakhan price in Kazakhstani tenge (KZT), written with the symbol ₸. Check live rates on our Shakhan currency page.
Crossing the nearest international border from Shakhan lands you closest to Russkaya Polyana, Russia, about 448 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Shakhan sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
