Xianyang runs on UTC+8 (CST) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Xianyang and your time
Xianyang 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 | 34.34° N, 108.70° E |
Xianyang time zone and clock changes
The clocks in Xianyang 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.
China spans 2 offsets. Xianyang shares its time with the capital, Beijing.
Clock changes in Xianyang, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Xianyang for 2026 or 2027.
Xianyang time compared with major cities
When it is 9:00 AM in Xianyang, 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 |
Xianyang 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 Xianyang
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The earliest sunrise in Xianyang is at 5:32 AM on June 12, and the latest sunset at 8:01 PM on June 29.
Daylight through the year in Xianyang
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:49 AM | 6:57 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:33 AM | 8:01 PM | 14 h 27 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:34 AM | 6:41 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:48 AM | 5:39 PM | 9 h 52 min |
When the sun is highest in Xianyang
Xianyang 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 Xianyang
Every city below shares Xianyang’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xi'an | 23 km (14 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Tongchuan | 66 km (41 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Weinan | 76 km (47 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Shangluo | 125 km (77 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Huayin | 128 km (79 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Baoji | 135 km (84 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Yongji | 170 km (105 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Qingyang | 180 km (112 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Xianyang in?
Xianyang uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Xianyang use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Xianyang last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Xianyang and New York?
Xianyang 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 Xianyang does not.
Is Xianyang on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Xianyang and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Xianyang?
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 Xianyang?
Clock time follows the time zone, not the sun. Xianyang 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.