Current local time in Altay, China
CST · UTC+08:00 · China Standard Time
About Altay
Altay, Xinjiang, China uses the China Standard Time time zone (Asia/Shanghai), currently UTC+08:00. Population: about 139,341.
| Country: | China |
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| State / region: | Xinjiang |
| Coordinates: | 47°52′N / 88°07′E |
| Population: | 139,341 |
| Currency: | Chinese yuan (CNY) |
| Languages: | Chinese |
| Country calling code: | +86 |
Time zone in Altay
| IANA time zone: | Asia/Shanghai |
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| Time zone name: | China Standard Time (CST) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC+08:00 |
| UTC time now: | |
| Zones in China: | 2 — see all |
Daylight saving time
Altay does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+08:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Altay today
| Sunrise: | 08:36 |
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| Sunset: | 19:07 |
| Solar noon: | 13:52 |
| Day length: | 10h 30m |
| Civil twilight: | 08:05 – 19:38 |
Calculated for 2026-10-22 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (CST) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Altay
- London+7 hAltay is 7 hours ahead of London
- New York+12 hAltay is 12 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+7 hAltay is 7 hours ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Altay time
What time zone is Altay in?
Altay uses the IANA time zone Asia/Shanghai (China Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+08:00.
Does Altay observe daylight saving time?
Altay does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+08:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Altay and London?
Right now Altay is 7 hours ahead of London. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Altay and New York?
Right now Altay is 12 hours ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.