Kashgar runs on UTC+6 every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Kashgar and your time
Kashgar at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Xinjiang |
| Time zone | Asia/Urumqi |
| UTC offset now | UTC+6 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 39.47° N, 75.99° E |
Time zone in Kashgar
Local time in Kashgar is UTC+6 year round, under the Asia/Urumqi rules. Clocks have not changed for the seasons here since at least 1970.
Watch out when booking with the capital: Beijing is 2 hours ahead of Kashgar, because China spans 2 offsets.
Clock changes in Kashgar, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Kashgar for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Kashgar is
A 9:00 AM start in Kashgar 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 Kashgar 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 is the part of a 9 AM to 5 PM local working day that both cities have in common. Weekends are not taken into account.
Sunrise and sunset in Kashgar
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
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Over the year, daylight in Kashgar grows from 9 hours 23 minutes to 14 hours 58 minutes and back, a swing of 5 hours 35 minutes.
Daylight through the year in Kashgar
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 7:00 AM | 7:08 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:29 AM | 8:27 PM | 14 h 58 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:44 AM | 6:52 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 8:13 AM | 5:36 PM | 9 h 23 min |
When the sun is highest in Kashgar
Kashgar sits well west of the centre of its time zone. On average the sun reaches its highest point at about 12:55 PM on standard time, not at 12:00. Mornings stay dark longer and evenings stay light later than the clock suggests.
Cities near Kashgar
Every city below shares Kashgar’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artux | 32 km (20 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Shache | 159 km (99 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Tumxuk | 267 km (166 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Osh (Kyrgyzstan) | 296 km (184 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Other cities on Asia/Urumqi time
These cities use Asia/Urumqi, the same time zone as Kashgar.
More cities in China
All time zones and cities in China
Tools for time in Kashgar
- Convert a time to or from Kashgar: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Kashgar to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Kashgar and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Kashgar in?
Kashgar uses the Asia/Urumqi time zone, which is UTC+6 all year.
Does Kashgar use daylight saving time?
No. Kashgar stays on UTC+6 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Kashgar and New York?
Kashgar 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 Kashgar does not.
Is Kashgar on the same time as Beijing?
No. Beijing is 2 hours ahead of Kashgar, because China uses more than one offset.
How long is the longest day in Kashgar?
About 14 hours 58 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 23 minutes of daylight.
Why is the sun not highest at noon in Kashgar?
Clock time follows the time zone, not the sun. Kashgar lies west of the line its offset is based on, so solar noon comes at about 12:55 PM on standard time.
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.