Xiamen runs on UTC+8 (CST) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Xiamen and your time
Xiamen at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Fujian |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 24.48° N, 118.08° E |
Time zone in Xiamen
Local time in Xiamen is UTC+8 year round, under the Asia/Shanghai rules. Daylight saving time was used in the past, most recently in 1991, and no future change is scheduled.
China spans 2 offsets. Xiamen shares its time with the capital, Beijing.
Clock changes in Xiamen, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Xiamen for 2026 or 2027.
Xiamen time compared with major cities
Take 9:00 AM in Xiamen: 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 Xiamen 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.
Sunrise, sunset and day length in Xiamen
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
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Day length in Xiamen runs from 10 hours 37 minutes at the December solstice to 13 hours 39 minutes at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 7:00 PM, comes on July 2.
Daylight through the year in Xiamen
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:12 AM | 6:19 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:20 AM | 6:59 PM | 13 h 39 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:57 AM | 6:03 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 6:47 AM | 5:25 PM | 10 h 37 min |
Clock time and sun time in Xiamen
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Xiamen: solar noon falls at about 12:10 PM on standard time.
Cities near Xiamen
All the places listed below keep the same time as Xiamen.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zhangzhou | 43 km (27 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Jinjiang | 62 km (39 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Quanzhou | 70 km (44 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Longyan | 126 km (78 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Huanggang | 142 km (88 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Putian | 142 km (88 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Chaozhou | 174 km (108 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Shantou | 190 km (118 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Xiamen in?
Xiamen uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Xiamen use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Xiamen last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Xiamen and New York?
Xiamen 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 Xiamen does not.
Is Xiamen on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Xiamen and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Xiamen?
About 13 hours 39 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 37 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.