Xiangtan runs on UTC+8 (CST) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Xiangtan and your time
Xiangtan at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Hunan |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 27.85° N, 112.90° E |
Xiangtan time zone and clock changes
The clocks in Xiangtan follow Asia/Shanghai and do not move with the seasons. The last daylight saving period here was in 1991. Since then the offset has stayed at UTC+8.
Although China has 2 different offsets, Xiangtan keeps the same time as Beijing.
Clock changes in Xiangtan, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Xiangtan for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Xiangtan is
When it is 9:00 AM in Xiangtan, it is 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 Xiangtan 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 Xiangtan
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The earliest sunrise in Xiangtan is at 5:32 AM on June 10, and the latest sunset at 7:29 PM on July 1.
Daylight through the year in Xiangtan
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:33 AM | 6:39 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:33 AM | 7:27 PM | 13 h 55 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:17 AM | 6:24 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:15 AM | 5:38 PM | 10 h 23 min |
When the sun is highest in Xiangtan
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Xiangtan: solar noon falls at about 12:30 PM on standard time.
Cities near Xiangtan
Every city below shares Xiangtan’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zhuzhou | 25 km (15 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Xiangxiang City | 38 km (24 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Shaoshan | 38 km (24 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Changsha | 39 km (24 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Liuyang | 79 km (49 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Loudi | 90 km (56 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Yiyang | 97 km (60 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Pingxiang | 97 km (61 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in China
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Plan around the time in Xiangtan
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Xiangtan in?
Xiangtan uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Xiangtan use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Xiangtan last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Xiangtan and New York?
Xiangtan 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 Xiangtan does not.
Is Xiangtan on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Xiangtan and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Xiangtan?
About 13 hours 55 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 23 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.