Shihezi runs on UTC+6 every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Shihezi and your time
Shihezi at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Xinjiang |
| Time zone | Asia/Urumqi |
| UTC offset now | UTC+6 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 44.30° N, 86.04° E |
Which time zone Shihezi uses
Shihezi follows the Asia/Urumqi time zone and stays on UTC+6 all year. The tz database records no daylight saving time here since 1970.
China uses 2 offsets, and Shihezi is not on the same time as the capital: right now Beijing is 2 hours ahead of Shihezi.
Clock changes in Shihezi, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Shihezi for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Shihezi is
When it is 9:00 AM in Shihezi, 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 |
Shihezi 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 and sunset in Shihezi
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Day length in Shihezi runs from 8 hours 51 minutes at the December solstice to 15 hours 32 minutes at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 8:04 PM, comes on June 26.
Daylight through the year in Shihezi
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:20 AM | 6:28 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 4:32 AM | 8:03 PM | 15 h 32 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:04 AM | 6:12 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:49 AM | 4:40 PM | 8 h 51 min |
When the sun is highest in Shihezi
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Shihezi: solar noon falls at about 12:15 PM on standard time.
Places close to Shihezi
Every city below shares Shihezi’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Changji | 106 km (66 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Wujiaqu | 119 km (74 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ürümqi | 137 km (85 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Karamay | 169 km (105 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Künes County | 244 km (151 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Korla | 283 km (176 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Turpan | 294 km (183 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Other cities on Asia/Urumqi time
These cities use Asia/Urumqi, the same time zone as Shihezi.
More cities in China
All time zones and cities in China
Tools for time in Shihezi
- Convert a time to or from Shihezi: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
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- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Shihezi and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Shihezi in?
Shihezi uses the Asia/Urumqi time zone, which is UTC+6 all year.
Does Shihezi use daylight saving time?
No. Shihezi stays on UTC+6 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Shihezi and New York?
Shihezi 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 Shihezi does not.
Is Shihezi on the same time as Beijing?
No. Beijing is 2 hours ahead of Shihezi, because China uses more than one offset.
How long is the longest day in Shihezi?
About 15 hours 32 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 8 hours 51 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.