Days in Aqsu are currently getting shorter, about 16 minutes shorter than a week ago.*
* Calculated from sunrise and sunset times; actual visible daylight can vary slightly with weather, elevation and atmospheric conditions.
Geographic position of Aqsu
Aqsu is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 41.1842° N, 80.2792° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,585 km (2,849 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,434 km (3,377 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,603 km (9,074 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 6,726 km (4,179 mi) east
Aqsu lies in the temperate latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Antipode of Aqsu
The point on Earth exactly opposite Aqsu is near Viña del Mar - when it's noon in Aqsu, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Aqsu
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Aqsu
Aqsu is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Aqsu is in the Northern Hemisphere, its seasons run opposite to cities in the other hemisphere. When it is autumn here, places on the other side of the equator are experiencing the opposite season at the same time.
Longest & Shortest Day in Aqsu
In Aqsu, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 15h 8m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 9h 12m, a difference of roughly 5h 56m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Aqsu's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Aqsu at 41.18° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Aqsu
With a population of 535,657, Aqsu ranks as the 259th most populous city in China, out of 2,061 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Aqsu
Aksu Hongqipo Airport (AKU / ZWAK) is a regional airport serving Aqsu directly.
Current local time at the airport is 21:17:32.
Daylight saving time in Aqsu
Aqsu uses the IANA time zone identifier Asia/Urumqi. The current local offset is UTC+6 / +06.
Aqsu does not observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.
Best Time to Call Aqsu
Business hours in Aqsu (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 11:00 PM (previous day) - 7:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- Los Angeles: 8:00 PM (previous day) - 4:00 AM ( Partial overlap)
- London: 4:00 AM - 12:00 PM ( Outside normal hours)
- Dubai: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Mumbai: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM ( Convenient)
- Tokyo: 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Sydney: 1:00 PM - 9:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from Aqsu
Compare time in Aqsu with major cities worldwide.
Public Holidays Affecting Aqsu
Official national holiday observed in China.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Aqsu in?
Aqsu follows the Asia/Urumqi time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Aqsu at UTC+6.
What time is it in Aqsu right now?
The current local time in Aqsu is 21:17:32 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Aqsu observe daylight saving time?
No. Aqsu is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Aqsu?
Aqsu is currently UTC+6, meaning local time is +6 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Aqsu?
Aksu Hongqipo Airport (AKU) is the airport serving Aqsu. The current local time at the airport is 21:17:32.
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