Xi'an keeps UTC+8 (CST) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Xi'an and your time
Xi'an at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Shaanxi |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 34.26° N, 108.93° E |
Which time zone Xi'an uses
Xi'an 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.
Although China has 2 different offsets, Xi'an keeps the same time as Beijing.
Clock changes in Xi'an, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Xi'an for 2026 or 2027.
Xi'an time compared with major cities
Take 9:00 AM in Xi'an: 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 |
Xi'an never changes its clocks, but many of these cities do. Where the January and July columns disagree, the gap shifts when the other city moves to or from daylight saving time.
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 Xi'an
Today
| Sunrise | --:-- |
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Day length in Xi'an runs from 9 hours 52 minutes at the December solstice to 14 hours 27 minutes at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 8:00 PM, comes on June 29.
Daylight through the year in Xi'an
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:49 AM | 6:56 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:33 AM | 7:59 PM | 14 h 27 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:33 AM | 6:40 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:47 AM | 5:39 PM | 9 h 52 min |
When the sun is highest in Xi'an
Xi'an sits well west of the centre of its time zone. On average the sun reaches its highest point at about 12:45 PM on standard time, not at 12:00. Mornings stay dark longer and evenings stay light later than the clock suggests.
Cities near Xi'an
Every city below shares Xi'an’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weinan | 60 km (37 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Tongchuan | 71 km (44 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Shangluo | 102 km (63 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Huayin | 110 km (68 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Yongji | 154 km (96 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Baoji | 156 km (97 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ankang | 176 km (109 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Hancheng | 191 km (119 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in China
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Plan around the time in Xi'an
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Xi'an in?
Xi'an uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Xi'an use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Xi'an last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Xi'an and New York?
Xi'an 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 Xi'an does not.
Is Xi'an on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Xi'an and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Xi'an?
About 14 hours 27 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 52 minutes of daylight.
Why is the sun not highest at noon in Xi'an?
Clock time follows the time zone, not the sun. Xi'an lies west of the line its offset is based on, so solar noon comes at about 12:45 PM on standard time.
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.