Current Local Time in Karamay
Karamay, China (GMT+8)
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Karamay follows China Standard Time (CST), which is UTC+8. The city does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so the offset remains constant year-round.
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Asia/ShanghaiData: IANA Time Zone Database
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Desert with hot summers (25-35°C) and cold winters (-18 to -8°C). Oil field climate.
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📍About Karamay Time Zone
Karamay is located in the Asia/Shanghai time zone (UTC+8). As a major metropolitan city in China, Karamay serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in Karamay is 13 hours ahead of New York.
When planning calls or meetings with Karamay, consider that standard business hours are typically Standard 9 AM to 6 PM Beijing time. local time. Karamay does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so the UTC offset remains constant throughout the year at UTC+8.
Karamay has a population of approximately 0.5M (0.5M in the metro area). The local currency is the Chinese Yuan (¥). To call Karamay from abroad, use the country code +86 990. The primary language spoken is Mandarin.
For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, Karamay time is 13 hours ahead of New York, and 8 hours ahead of London. This makes Karamay well-positioned for Asia-Pacific business operations. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.
Quick Facts: Karamay Time
- • Time Zone: Asia/Shanghai (UTC+8)
- • Daylight Saving: Not observed
- • Country: China (CN)
- • Coordinates: 45.59°, 84.89°
- • Calling Code: +86 990