
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Shu, a city in Zhambyl, Kazakhstan in Asia. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Shu — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Shu | |
| State | Zhambyl | |
| Country | Kazakhstan | |
| Continent | Asia | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 39,785 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in Zhambyl | #2 of 16 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 | 461 | |
| In Feet | 1,513 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 43.61 | |
| Longitude | 73.76 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 43.605° N 73.762° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 43° 36' 18" N 73° 45' 44" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 43° 36.3' N 73° 45.73' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Zhambyl Capital | 209 km West-Southwest of Taraz | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Kaindy, Kyrgyzstan (87 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 | 🔥 06:04 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 08:15 PM | |
| Day Length | 14h 10m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Asia/Almaty |
Shu is a city situated in Zhambyl, Kazakhstan, within Asia. GeoNames classifies Shu as a District Headquarters. 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 Zhambyl
The latitude and longitude of Shu pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 461 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Shu on the map
Shu 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 Shu 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. › Shu exchange rates
To ring a number in Shu 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 Shu and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Shu ranks #2 of 16 cities in Zhambyl. It lies about 209 km West-Southwest of Taraz, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Zhambyl market. › Cities near Shu
Shu has a recorded population of approximately 39,785 people. That places it #2 of 16 cities with population data in Zhambyl. Browse more cities in Zhambyl for comparison.
Shu is part of Zhambyl in Kazakhstan. It is classified as a District Headquarters.
Shu keeps UTC +05:00 to +06:00. Today the sun rises around 06:04 AM and sets around 08:15 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Shu price in Kazakhstani tenge (KZT), written with the symbol ₸. Check live rates on our Shu currency page.
Shu is about 209 km West-Southwest of Taraz, the capital of Zhambyl. See cities near Shu for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Shu lands you closest to Kaindy, Kyrgyzstan, about 87 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Shu sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.