Cixi runs on UTC+8 (CST) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Cixi and your time
Cixi at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Zhejiang |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 30.18° N, 121.25° E |
Time zone in Cixi
Cixi follows the Asia/Shanghai time zone and stays on UTC+8 all year. Clocks here last changed for daylight saving time in 1991; the tz database lists no change after that.
China spans 2 offsets. Cixi shares its time with the capital, Beijing.
Clock changes in Cixi, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Cixi for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Cixi is
Take 9:00 AM in Cixi: the clock reads 8:00 PM (previous day) in New York, 12:00 PM in Sydney and 5:00 PM (previous day) in Los Angeles.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July | Shared office hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 13 h behind | 13 h behind | 12 h behind | None |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 16 h behind | 16 h behind | 15 h behind | None |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 8 h behind | 8 h behind | 7 h behind | None |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 7 h behind | 7 h behind | 6 h behind | 1 h |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 4 h behind | 4 h behind | 4 h behind | 4 h |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 2 h 30 min behind | 2 h 30 min behind | 2 h 30 min behind | 5 h 30 min |
| Singapore | --:-- | Same time | Same time | Same time | 8 h |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 1 h ahead | 1 h ahead | 1 h ahead | 7 h |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 3 h ahead | 3 h ahead | 2 h ahead | 5 h |
| UTC | --:-- | 8 h behind | 8 h behind | 8 h behind | None |
Because Cixi keeps one offset all year, any change in the gap comes from the other city’s daylight saving time. Compare the January and July columns.
Shared office hours counts the time when the clock reads between 9 AM and 5 PM in both cities on the same day.
Daylight in Cixi
Today
| Sunrise | --:-- |
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Over the year, daylight in Cixi grows from 10 hours 12 minutes to 14 hours 6 minutes and back, a swing of 3 hours 54 minutes.
Daylight through the year in Cixi
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 5:59 AM | 6:06 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 4:54 AM | 7:00 PM | 14 h 6 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:44 AM | 5:51 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 6:47 AM | 4:59 PM | 10 h 12 min |
Clock time and sun time in Cixi
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Cixi: solar noon falls at about 11:55 AM on standard time.
Cities near Cixi
All the places listed below keep the same time as Cixi.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yuyao | 17 km (10 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Shangyu | 40 km (25 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ningbo | 44 km (27 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Shaoxing | 67 km (42 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Jiaxing | 80 km (50 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Chóngfú | 88 km (54 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Zhoushan | 95 km (59 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Hangzhou | 105 km (65 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in China
All time zones and cities in China
Plan around the time in Cixi
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Cixi in?
Cixi uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Cixi use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Cixi last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Cixi and New York?
Cixi is 13 hours ahead of New York in January and 12 hours ahead of New York in July, because New York moves its clocks for daylight saving time and Cixi does not.
Is Cixi on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Cixi and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Cixi?
About 14 hours 6 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 12 minutes of daylight.
Time zone rules: IANA tz database, version 2026e. Place names and coordinates: GeoNames. Sunrise and sunset are calculated from the coordinates and can differ by a minute or two from local almanacs.