Time Now 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
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. There are around 13 hours of daylight today, on the longer side of the year. 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 13h 26m of daylight today, with sunrise at 05:24 and sunset at 18:50.
Time & Daylight in Altay
Daylight Hours in Altay
Altay gets 13h 27m of daylight today. Sunrise in Altay is at 05:24 and sunset in Altay is at 18:50.
Daylight ranges from about 8h 23m near the December solstice to 16h 01m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Altay and Major Cities
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Cities Sharing Altay's Time Zone (UTC+06:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Altay.
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Prayer Times in Altay
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 31 Aug ● | 03:26 | 05:23 | 12:08 | 15:52 | 18:52 | 20:22 |
| Tue, 1 Sep | 03:28 | 05:24 | 12:07 | 15:51 | 18:50 | 20:20 |
| Wed, 2 Sep | 03:29 | 05:26 | 12:07 | 15:49 | 18:48 | 20:18 |
| Thu, 3 Sep | 03:31 | 05:27 | 12:07 | 15:48 | 18:46 | 20:16 |
| Fri, 4 Sep | 03:33 | 05:28 | 12:06 | 15:47 | 18:44 | 20:14 |
| Sat, 5 Sep | 03:35 | 05:30 | 12:06 | 15:46 | 18:42 | 20:12 |
| Sun, 6 Sep | 03:37 | 05:31 | 12:06 | 15:44 | 18:40 | 20:10 |
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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 01:51 on Monday, August 31, 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 August 31, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Altay today?
Today in Altay: sunrise is at 05:24 and sunset is at 18:50, giving 13h 26m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Altay tonight?
Over Altay tonight the moon shows a Waning Gibbous phase at 92.3% 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.