Korla keeps UTC+6 all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Korla and your time
Korla at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Xinjiang |
| Time zone | Asia/Urumqi |
| UTC offset now | UTC+6 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 41.76° N, 86.15° E |
Which time zone Korla uses
The clocks in Korla 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 Korla, because China spans 2 offsets.
Clock changes in Korla, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Korla for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Korla is
When it is 9:00 AM in Korla, 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 |
Korla never changes its clocks, but many of these cities do. Where the January and July columns disagree, the gap shifts when the other city moves to or from daylight saving time.
Shared office hours counts the time when the clock reads between 9 AM and 5 PM in both cities on the same day.
Sunrise, sunset and day length in Korla
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
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Over the year, daylight in Korla grows from 9 hours 9 minutes to 15 hours 13 minutes and back, a swing of 6 hours 4 minutes.
Daylight through the year in Korla
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:19 AM | 6:27 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 4:41 AM | 7:54 PM | 15 h 13 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:03 AM | 6:12 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:40 AM | 4:48 PM | 9 h 9 min |
Clock time and sun time in Korla
Korla lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:15 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Places close to Korla
All the places listed below keep the same time as Korla.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ürümqi | 256 km (159 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Changji | 267 km (166 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kucha | 267 km (166 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Turpan | 282 km (175 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Shihezi | 283 km (176 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Wujiaqu | 289 km (180 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Other cities on Asia/Urumqi time
These cities use Asia/Urumqi, the same time zone as Korla.
More cities in China
All time zones and cities in China
Plan around the time in Korla
- Convert a time to or from Korla: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Korla to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Korla and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Korla in?
Korla uses the Asia/Urumqi time zone, which is UTC+6 all year.
Does Korla use daylight saving time?
No. Korla stays on UTC+6 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Korla and New York?
Korla 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 Korla does not.
Is Korla on the same time as Beijing?
No. Beijing is 2 hours ahead of Korla, because China uses more than one offset.
How long is the longest day in Korla?
About 15 hours 13 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 9 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.