Time Now in Aral, China 🇨🇳
Lat/Long: 40.54° N, 81.27° E
Elevation: 1,014 m above sea level
Population rank: #348 of 15,698 cities in China by population
Province: Xinjiang
IANA Timezone: Asia/Urumqi
Solar time: clocks run about 35m ahead of the sun
Timezone: GMT+6
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in China: CST
Aral is in the Asia/Urumqi time zone (UTC+06:00). Daylight saving time is not currently in effect. Use this page to check the exact local time in Aral, China, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Aral
Daylight Hours in Aral
Aral gets 14h 43m of daylight today. Sunrise in Aral is at 05:19 and sunset in Aral is at 20:02.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 16m near the December solstice to 15h 04m near the June solstice.
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Common Questions About Time in Aral
What is the current local time in Aral?
The live local time in Aral is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Aral currently observes +06, with a standard offset of UTC+06:00.
What time zone is Aral in?
Aral uses the +06 time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+06:00.
Does Aral observe daylight saving time?
No. Aral stays on standard time throughout the year.
Cities Sharing Aral's Time Zone (UTC+06:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Aral.
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Prayer Times in Aral
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 18 Jul ● | 03:17 | 05:19 | 12:41 | 16:38 | 20:03 | 21:33 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 03:18 | 05:19 | 12:41 | 16:38 | 20:02 | 21:32 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 03:19 | 05:20 | 12:41 | 16:38 | 20:01 | 21:31 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 03:21 | 05:21 | 12:41 | 16:38 | 20:01 | 21:31 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 03:22 | 05:22 | 12:41 | 16:38 | 20:00 | 21:30 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 03:24 | 05:23 | 12:41 | 16:38 | 19:59 | 21:29 |
| Fri, 24 Jul | 03:25 | 05:24 | 12:41 | 16:38 | 19:58 | 21:28 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Aral
Sunrise
in Aral
↑
5:19 AM
Sunset
in Aral
↓
8:02 PM
Day Length
14h 42m
Dawn
in Aral
4:46 AM
Dusk
in Aral
8:34 PM
Moon Phases & Times for Aral
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
15.9%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 09:44
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 22:21
Distances & Clock Changes in Aral
How Far Is Aral From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Mumbai | 2,517 km | SSW (201deg) |
| Dubai | 2,948 km | WSW (243deg) |
| Moscow | 3,574 km | NW (313deg) |
| Hong Kong | 3,688 km | ESE (113deg) |
| Singapore | 4,914 km | SSE (147deg) |
| Tokyo | 5,043 km | ENE (76deg) |
| Paris | 6,022 km | NW (307deg) |
| London | 6,070 km | NW (311deg) |
Aral's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Aral and you would surface in the open ocean, near 40.5deg S, 98.7deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Aral
What time is it in Aral right now?
The current local time in Aral is 03:01 on Saturday, July 18, 2026. Aral follows the Asia/Urumqi time zone.
What time zone is Aral in?
Aral 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 Aral?
Is Aral on daylight saving time right now?
No — Aral is not currently observing daylight saving time as of July 18, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Aral today?
Today in Aral: sunrise is at 05:19 and sunset is at 20:02, giving 14h 42m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Aral tonight?
The moon phase over Aral tonight is Waxing Crescent with 15.9% illumination.
What is solar time in Aral?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Aral, clocks run about 35m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.