Aksu keeps UTC+6 all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Aksu and your time
Aksu at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Xinjiang |
| Time zone | Asia/Urumqi |
| UTC offset now | UTC+6 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 41.18° N, 80.28° E |
Which time zone Aksu uses
The clocks in Aksu follow Asia/Urumqi and keep UTC+6 through every season. No daylight saving time has been recorded here since 1970.
Watch out when booking with the capital: Beijing is 2 hours ahead of Aksu, because China spans 2 offsets.
Clock changes in Aksu, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Aksu for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Aksu and other cities
When it is 9:00 AM in Aksu, it is 10:00 PM (previous day) in New York, 2:00 PM in Sydney and 7:00 PM (previous day) in Los Angeles.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July | Shared office hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beijing | --:-- | 2 h ahead | 2 h ahead | 2 h ahead | 6 h |
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 11 h behind | 11 h behind | 10 h behind | None |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 14 h behind | 14 h behind | 13 h behind | None |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 6 h behind | 6 h behind | 5 h behind | 2 h |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 5 h behind | 5 h behind | 4 h behind | 3 h |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 2 h behind | 2 h behind | 2 h behind | 6 h |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 30 min behind | 30 min behind | 30 min behind | 7 h 30 min |
| Singapore | --:-- | 2 h ahead | 2 h ahead | 2 h ahead | 6 h |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 3 h ahead | 3 h ahead | 3 h ahead | 5 h |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 5 h ahead | 5 h ahead | 4 h ahead | 3 h |
| UTC | --:-- | 6 h behind | 6 h behind | 6 h behind | 2 h |
Because Aksu keeps one offset all year, any change in the gap comes from the other city’s daylight saving time. Compare the January and July columns.
Shared office hours counts the time when the clock reads between 9 AM and 5 PM in both cities on the same day.
Sunrise and sunset in Aksu
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
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Over the year, daylight in Aksu grows from 9 hours 12 minutes to 15 hours 9 minutes and back, a swing of 5 hours 57 minutes.
Daylight through the year in Aksu
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:43 AM | 6:51 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:06 AM | 8:15 PM | 15 h 9 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:27 AM | 6:35 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 8:01 AM | 5:13 PM | 9 h 12 min |
When the sun is highest in Aksu
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Aksu: solar noon falls at about 12:40 PM on standard time.
Places close to Aksu
Every city below shares Aksu’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aral | 109 km (68 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Tumxuk | 179 km (111 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kucha | 229 km (142 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Cities that share Aksu’s time zone
These cities follow the same time zone rules as Aksu.
More cities in China
All time zones and cities in China
Plan around the time in Aksu
- Convert a time to or from Aksu: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Aksu to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Aksu and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Aksu in?
Aksu uses the Asia/Urumqi time zone, which is UTC+6 all year.
Does Aksu use daylight saving time?
No. Aksu stays on UTC+6 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Aksu and New York?
Aksu is 11 hours ahead of New York in January and 10 hours ahead of New York in July, because New York moves its clocks for daylight saving time and Aksu does not.
Is Aksu on the same time as Beijing?
No. Beijing is 2 hours ahead of Aksu, because China uses more than one offset.
How long is the longest day in Aksu?
About 15 hours 9 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 12 minutes of daylight.
Time zone rules: IANA tz database, version 2026e. Place names and coordinates: GeoNames. Sunrise and sunset are calculated from the coordinates and can differ by a minute or two from local almanacs.