Does Ürümqi observe daylight saving time?

No. Ürümqi stays on UTC+06:00 all year, and no clock change is scheduled in the next 12 months.

What is the time difference between Ürümqi and London?

London is 6 hours behind Ürümqi right now. During the year the gap varies between 5 hours and 6 hours, because London changes its clocks for daylight saving time.

When do working hours in Ürümqi overlap with New York and London?

New York's 09:00–17:00 does not overlap Ürümqi's working day; London's 09:00–17:00 overlaps Ürümqi's for 2 hours today (15:00–17:00 Ürümqi time).

Current Time in Ürümqi, China — CST

UTC+06:00No clock changesAsia/Urumqi

Ürümqi, China

01:03:54 AM

Friday, November 6, 2026

Quick answer

The current time in Ürümqi, China is 1:03 AM on Friday, November 6, 2026. Ürümqi is on CST (UTC+06:00) all year; no clock change is scheduled in the next 12 months.

Pronunciation

Ürümqi

Time zone and daylight saving time in Ürümqi

Time zone (IANA): Asia/Urumqi
Current offset: CST (UTC+06:00)
Daylight saving: No clock changes

Ürümqi does not change its clocks: it stays on UTC+06:00 all year.

Time difference and working-hours overlap

Today's values; working day 09:00–17:00 in both places.

City	Local time	Difference	Their 09:00–17:00 in Ürümqi	Overlap with Ürümqi
Los Angeles	11:03	−14 h	23:00–07:00 (previous day)	None
Chicago	13:03	−12 h	21:00–05:00	None
Mexico City	13:03	−12 h	21:00–05:00	None
New York	14:03	−11 h	20:00–04:00	None
Toronto	14:03	−11 h	20:00–04:00	None
London	19:03	−6 h	15:00–23:00	2 h (15:00–17:00)

Public holidays in Ürümqi

The public holiday data this site uses does not yet include Qingming Festival (Tomb-Sweeping Day) for China, so no holiday list is shown here rather than an incomplete one. Check the official government calendar for exact dates.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Ürümqi observe daylight saving time?: No. Ürümqi stays on UTC+06:00 all year, and no clock change is scheduled in the next 12 months.
What is the time difference between Ürümqi and London?: London is 6 hours behind Ürümqi right now. During the year the gap varies between 5 hours and 6 hours, because London changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
When do working hours in Ürümqi overlap with New York and London?: New York's 09:00–17:00 does not overlap Ürümqi's working day; London's 09:00–17:00 overlaps Ürümqi's for 2 hours today (15:00–17:00 Ürümqi time).

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