Ürümqi runs on UTC+6 every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Ürümqi and your time
Ürümqi at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Xinjiang |
| Time zone | Asia/Urumqi |
| UTC offset now | UTC+6 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 43.80° N, 87.60° E |
Ürümqi time zone and clock changes
Ürümqi 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 Ürümqi is not on the same time as the capital: right now Beijing is 2 hours ahead of Ürümqi.
Clock changes in Ürümqi, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Ürümqi for 2026 or 2027.
Ürümqi time compared with major cities
A 9:00 AM start in Ürümqi 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 |
Ürümqi 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 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.
Daylight in Ürümqi
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Day length in Ürümqi runs from 8 hours 55 minutes at the December solstice to 15 hours 28 minutes at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 7:56 PM, comes on June 26.
Daylight through the year in Ürümqi
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:13 AM | 6:22 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 4:27 AM | 7:55 PM | 15 h 28 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:58 AM | 6:06 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:41 AM | 4:35 PM | 8 h 55 min |
Clock time and sun time in Ürümqi
Ürümqi lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:10 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Cities near Ürümqi
All the places listed below keep the same time as Ürümqi.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Changji | 33 km (21 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Wujiaqu | 41 km (25 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Shihezi | 137 km (85 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Turpan | 159 km (99 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Korla | 256 km (159 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Karamay | 292 km (182 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Cities that share Ürümqi’s time zone
These cities follow the same time zone rules as Ürümqi.
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Tools for time in Ürümqi
- Convert a time to or from Ürümqi: 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 Ürümqi and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Ürümqi in?
Ürümqi uses the Asia/Urumqi time zone, which is UTC+6 all year.
Does Ürümqi use daylight saving time?
No. Ürümqi stays on UTC+6 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Ürümqi and New York?
Ürümqi 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 Ürümqi does not.
Is Ürümqi on the same time as Beijing?
No. Beijing is 2 hours ahead of Ürümqi, because China uses more than one offset.
How long is the longest day in Ürümqi?
About 15 hours 28 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 8 hours 55 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.