Current Time 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: +06
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in China: CST
The time now in Aral, China is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Aral currently observes +06, UTC+6. Aral sits in the Asia/Urumqi time zone, UTC+06:00. Aral does not observe daylight saving time, so this offset holds all year. The sun is up for only about 11 hours today. Being in the temperate belt, Aral sees markedly longer summer days and shorter winter ones. Aral stands at an elevated 1014 m above the sea. Aral is fairly isolated: even Mumbai lies some 2517 km off. Aral is a significant city in China, worth timing right for calls and travel.
Today Aral sees 11h 09m between a 06:45 sunrise and a 17:55 sunset.
Aral Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Aral
Aral gets 11h 09m of daylight today. Sunrise in Aral is at 06:45 and sunset in Aral is at 17:55.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 16m near the December solstice to 15h 04m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Aral and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Aral right now.
Current Time in Other Cities in China
Cities Sharing Aral's Time Zone (UTC+06:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Aral.
Weather in Aral
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Prayer Times in Aral
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 15 Oct ● | 05:11 | 06:45 | 12:20 | 15:27 | 17:56 | 19:26 |
| Fri, 16 Oct | 05:12 | 06:46 | 12:20 | 15:25 | 17:54 | 19:24 |
| Sat, 17 Oct | 05:13 | 06:47 | 12:20 | 15:24 | 17:53 | 19:23 |
| Sun, 18 Oct | 05:14 | 06:48 | 12:20 | 15:23 | 17:51 | 19:21 |
| Mon, 19 Oct | 05:16 | 06:49 | 12:20 | 15:22 | 17:50 | 19:20 |
| Tue, 20 Oct | 05:17 | 06:50 | 12:19 | 15:21 | 17:48 | 19:18 |
| Wed, 21 Oct | 05:18 | 06:51 | 12:19 | 15:20 | 17:47 | 19:17 |
14-day Forecast for Aral
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Aral
Sunrise
in Aral
↑
6:45 AM
Sunset
in Aral
↓
5:55 PM
Day Length
11h 09m
Dawn
in Aral
6:17 AM
Dusk
in Aral
6:23 PM
Moon Phases & Times for Aral
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
22.8%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 12:31
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 21:10
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 20:47 on Thursday, October 15, 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. As of October 15, 2026, Aral is on standard time, with no daylight-saving shift in effect.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Aral today?
Aral sees sunrise at 06:45 and sunset at 17:55 today, giving 11h 09m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Aral tonight?
The moon phase over Aral tonight is Waxing Crescent with 22.8% 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.