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Current Date And Time In Chira, China

Thursday, 13 August 2026
18:09:09 CST
State: Xinjiang
Currency: Chinese Yuan (CNY)
Timezone: UTC +08:00 (CST)
District: Hetian

🌎 Chira, Xinjiang, China – Profile & Geographic Data


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Chira, a city in Xinjiang, China in Asia. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Chira — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.

Key Benefits: Location intelligence for market research • Real-time local date & time for global scheduling • Currency data for financial planning • GPS coordinates for logistics & route planning • Dialing code for telecom setup • City-level data for strategic decision-making

Chira, Xinjiang Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameChira
District / CountyHetian
StateXinjiang
CountryChina
ContinentAsia
Ranking & Classification
City TypeSub-District Headquarters
Currency
NameChinese Yuan
Code ISO-4217CNY
Symbol¥
Dialing Code
Country Calling Code+86
International Exit Prefix00
Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD)
Domain.cn
Elevation
In Meter1,370
In Feet4,495
GPS Coordinates
Latitude37
Longitude80.79
Decimal Degrees (DD)37° N 80.79° E
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)36° 59' 60" N 80° 47' 22" E
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)36° 60' N 80° 47.37' E
Location Context
Distance to Xinjiang Capital950 km Northeast of Ürümqi
Nearest City in Another CountryThang, India (427 km)
Time Zone
UTC Offset+08:00
Daylight Saving Time (DST)No Daylight Saving Time, same UTC offset for all year
Sun Times Today
Sunrise🔥 07:50 AM
Sunset🌅 09:32 PM
Day Length13h 42m
Local & Administrative
Postal / ZIP Code848300
Local Time Zone (IANA)Asia/Urumqi

Chira – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Chira, Xinjiang

Chira is a city situated in Xinjiang, China, within Asia. It falls under Hetian, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Chira as a Sub-District Headquarters. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in Xinjiang

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Chira

The latitude and longitude of Chira pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 1,370 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Chira on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Chira

Chira runs on UTC +08:00. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries

💰 Currency Used in Chira

Payments and pricing in Chira run on Chinese Yuan (CNY), shown with the symbol ¥. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Chira exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Chira

To ring a number in Chira from outside China, dial +86 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Chira and the towns around it. › All country calling codes

📊 Chira's Standing Within Xinjiang

It lies about 950 km Northeast of Ürümqi, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Xinjiang market. › Cities near Chira

📊 How This Chira Data Helps You

🗺 Location IntelligenceFeed the GPS coordinates and elevation of Chira into mapping, delivery-routing or real-estate tools for precise territory planning. View map ›
💼 Business & Market ResearchCombine currency, time zone and dialing-code details for Chira to plan pricing, outreach and support hours for the Xinjiang market.
✈️ Travel & Local PlanningCheck the live clock before you land, then use nearby-city distances to plan day trips around Chira. Travel info ›

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Chira

📐 How large is Chira in square kilometers?

Chira spans approximately 31,591.63 square kilometers (12,197.59 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.

🏛 Which state and district is Chira in?

Chira sits within Hetian, is part of Xinjiang in China. It is classified as a Sub-District Headquarters.

🕐 What time zone is Chira in?

Chira keeps UTC +08:00. Today the sun rises around 07:50 AM and sets around 09:32 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Chira?

Businesses and shops in Chira price in Chinese yuan (CNY), written with the symbol ¥. Check live rates on our Chira currency page.

📍 How far is Chira from the state capital?

Chira is about 950 km Northeast of Ürümqi, the capital of Xinjiang. See cities near Chira for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Chira lands you closest to Thang, India, about 427 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Chira sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.