Days in Shihezi are currently getting shorter, about 21 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 Shihezi
Shihezi is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 44.3023° N, 86.0369° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,932 km (3,065 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,087 km (3,161 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,951 km (9,290 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 6,854 km (4,259 mi) east
Shihezi 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 Shihezi
The point on Earth exactly opposite Shihezi is near Viña del Mar - when it's noon in Shihezi, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Shihezi
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Shihezi
Shihezi is currently in Autumn. Winter begins around December 21, which is 68 days from now.
Because Shihezi 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 Shihezi
In Shihezi, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 15h 31m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 8h 51m, a difference of roughly 6h 40m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Shihezi's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Shihezi at 44.30° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Shihezi
With a population of 572,772, Shihezi ranks as the 246th most populous city in China, out of 2,061 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Shihezi
Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport (URC / ZWWW) is a major international airport located about 123 km (76 mi) from Shihezi.
Current local time at the airport is 10:12:14.
Daylight saving time in Shihezi
Shihezi uses the IANA time zone identifier Asia/Urumqi. The current local offset is UTC+6 / +06.
Shihezi does not observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.
Best Time to Call Shihezi
Business hours in Shihezi (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: 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from Shihezi
Compare time in Shihezi with major cities worldwide.
Public Holidays Affecting Shihezi
Official national holiday observed in China.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Shihezi in?
Shihezi 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 Shihezi at UTC+6.
What time is it in Shihezi right now?
The current local time in Shihezi is 10:12:14 on Tuesday, 13 October 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Shihezi observe daylight saving time?
No. Shihezi is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Shihezi?
Shihezi is currently UTC+6, meaning local time is +6 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Shihezi?
Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport (URC) is the nearest airport to Shihezi, located about 123 km away. The current local time at the airport is 10:12:14.
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