Current Time in Altay, China 🇨🇳
Lat/Long: 47.85° N, 88.13° E
Elevation: 866 m above sea level
Population rank: #406 of 15,698 cities in China by population
Province: Xinjiang
IANA Timezone: Asia/Urumqi
Timezone: +06
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in China: CST
The time now in Altay, China is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Altay currently observes +06, UTC+6. Clocks in Altay are set to UTC+06:00 under the Asia/Urumqi zone. Altay does not observe daylight saving time, so this offset holds all year. Daylight is on the shorter side today, about 11 hours. This is the kind of seasonal swing that defines the temperate mid-latitudes. Altay stands at an elevated 866 m above the sea. The nearest big city, Mumbai, is a distant 3484 km away. Altay is a significant city in China, worth timing right for calls and travel.
Altay gets 10h 49m of daylight today, with sunrise at 06:27 and sunset at 17:17.
Altay Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Altay
Altay gets 10h 50m of daylight today. Sunrise in Altay is at 06:27 and sunset in Altay is at 17:17.
Daylight ranges from about 8h 23m near the December solstice to 16h 01m near the June solstice.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 16 Oct ● | 04:41 | 06:27 | 11:53 | 14:46 | 17:19 | 18:49 |
| Sat, 17 Oct | 04:42 | 06:28 | 11:52 | 14:45 | 17:17 | 18:47 |
| Sun, 18 Oct | 04:44 | 06:30 | 11:52 | 14:43 | 17:15 | 18:45 |
| Mon, 19 Oct | 04:45 | 06:31 | 11:52 | 14:42 | 17:13 | 18:43 |
| Tue, 20 Oct | 04:46 | 06:33 | 11:52 | 14:40 | 17:11 | 18:41 |
| Wed, 21 Oct | 04:48 | 06:34 | 11:52 | 14:39 | 17:09 | 18:39 |
| Thu, 22 Oct | 04:49 | 06:35 | 11:52 | 14:38 | 17:08 | 18:38 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Altay
Sunrise
in Altay
↑
6:27 AM
Sunset
in Altay
↓
5:17 PM
Day Length
10h 49m
Dawn
in Altay
5:55 AM
Dusk
in Altay
5:49 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Altay
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
23.8%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 12:40
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 20:04
Distances & Clock Changes in Altay
How Far Is Altay From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Mumbai | 3,484 km | SSW (209deg) |
| Moscow | 3,498 km | WNW (304deg) |
| Hong Kong | 3,662 km | SE (132deg) |
| Dubai | 3,818 km | WSW (241deg) |
| Tokyo | 4,393 km | E (89deg) |
| Singapore | 5,386 km | SSE (159deg) |
| London | 5,964 km | NW (309deg) |
| Paris | 5,981 km | NW (306deg) |
Altay's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Altay and you would surface in the open ocean, near 47.9deg S, 91.9deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Altay
What time is it in Altay right now?
The current local time in Altay is 00:00 on Friday, October 16, 2026. Altay follows the Asia/Urumqi time zone.
What time zone is Altay in?
Altay uses the Asia/Urumqi IANA time zone (UTC+06:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Altay?
Is Altay on daylight saving time right now?
No — Altay is not currently observing daylight saving time as of October 16, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Altay today?
Today in Altay: sunrise is at 06:27 and sunset is at 17:17, giving 10h 49m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Altay tonight?
Over Altay tonight the moon shows a Waxing Crescent phase at 23.8% illumination.
What is solar time in Altay?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Altay, the clock is closely aligned with local solar time.