Kashgar, Xinjiang, China uses Asia/Urumqi, currently +06 (UTC+06:00). No clock changes are scheduled in the next 12 months.
Kashgar is a city in China, with a population of about 506,600. Unlike many places, it does not observe daylight saving time.
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Written for people arriving, calling in, or planning a trip around the time difference.
The old city area, with its historic lanes and central bazaar, is the most atmospheric place to base a stay and keeps sights within walking distance. Newer districts further out are more modern but less distinctive, and connecting between the two generally requires a short taxi ride.
Kashgar's old town and its bazaars are best explored in the cooler morning hours before the midday heat of this desert-edge region sets in. The historic mosque and surrounding streets reward an unhurried, half-day visit.
The old city center is compact and walkable, while buses and taxis cover the newer, more spread-out parts of town. Distances to sights outside the city typically call for a hired car or organized tour.
Spring and autumn bring milder temperatures than the hot summers and cold winters typical of this arid inland region. These shoulder seasons are generally the most comfortable for walking through the old city and surrounding markets.
China uses the CNY, calling code +86.
The Chinese yuan is the currency used here, and Mandarin is the official language, though the local Uyghur language is also widely spoken in daily life. English is limited, so a translation app or phrasebook is genuinely useful.
