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Osh Region, Kyrgyzstan

Osh Region uses Kyrgyzstan Time, UTC+6, throughout the year. The region does not change its clocks for daylight saving time, so Osh, Uzgen, Kara-Suu, and other local communities share one stable civil time.

Osh, Kyrgyzstan

Friday, 4 September 2026

UTC+6 · Asia/Bishkek

Time and sun data for Osh — the largest city of Osh Region

The sun in Osh

Sunrise 06:40 Solar noon 13:09 Sunset 19:39 Daylight 12 h 59 min Night 11 h 01 min Civil twilight 06:12 – 20:07

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Current time in Osh Region, Kyrgyzstan

The current local time in Osh Region follows the national clock of Kyrgyzstan. To convert Coordinated Universal Time to local time, add six hours. Because seasonal clock changes are not observed, the UTC offset remains the same in winter and summer.

This consistency makes planning relatively simple. A meeting arranged for the same local hour will not unexpectedly shift because of a clock change within the region. When coordinating internationally, however, check whether the other location observes daylight saving time. The difference between that place and Osh Region may still change during the year.

In Osh Region, the clock stays put; the mountains already provide enough changes of perspective.

Time across the region and its main cities

Osh Region surrounds the separately administered city of Osh and extends across a varied part of southern Kyrgyzstan. Settlements within the region use the same time zone, regardless of their position in a valley, near a border, or in higher terrain.

Important urban centres and district towns associated with the region include: Uzgen, an established city east of Osh Kara-Suu, a major settlement close to the city of Osh Nookat, serving the western part of the region

Gulcha, a centre in the Alay area Aravan, near the border with Uzbekistan The city of Osh is the principal metropolitan reference point for the wider area, although it is administratively distinct from Osh Region. Travellers commonly use Osh when describing transport, business, or arrival times for destinations elsewhere in the region.

Sunrise, sunset, and planning the day

Sunrise and sunset in Osh Region depend on the date and the exact location. Daylight lasts longer during the warmer part of the year and becomes shorter toward winter. Eastern and western settlements can experience small differences in the moment the Sun appears or disappears, even though their clocks agree.

Mountain terrain adds another practical distinction. A published astronomical sunrise is calculated for an unobstructed horizon, but ridges may hide direct sunlight after that time. Likewise, a valley may enter shade before the calculated sunset. For photography, hiking, farming, or road travel, local topography matters alongside the official sunrise and sunset.

Choose the specific town rather than relying only on the regional name. Check the date, because daylight changes through the seasons. Allow for nearby mountains when direct sunlight is important. Use civil twilight for tasks that do not require full sunshine.

Questions and answers
What time zone is Osh Region in?
It uses Kyrgyzstan Time, which is UTC+6.
Does Osh Region observe daylight saving time?
No. Its clocks remain on the same UTC offset throughout the year.
Is the sunrise time identical everywhere in Osh Region?
No. It varies with the date, longitude, elevation, and the surrounding terrain, so a town-level forecast is more useful.

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