Xiaogan runs on UTC+8 (CST) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Xiaogan and your time
Xiaogan at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Hubei |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 30.93° N, 113.92° E |
Time zone in Xiaogan
Local time in Xiaogan 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.
Although China has 2 different offsets, Xiaogan keeps the same time as Beijing.
Clock changes in Xiaogan, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Xiaogan for 2026 or 2027.
Xiaogan time compared with major cities
A 9:00 AM start in Xiaogan 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 Xiaogan 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 Xiaogan
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
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| Solar noon | --:-- |
Day length in Xiaogan runs from 10 hours 9 minutes at the December solstice to 14 hours 9 minutes at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 7:32 PM, comes on June 30.
Daylight through the year in Xiaogan
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:29 AM | 6:35 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:21 AM | 7:31 PM | 14 h 9 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:13 AM | 6:20 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:18 AM | 5:27 PM | 10 h 9 min |
When the sun is highest in Xiaogan
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Xiaogan: solar noon falls at about 12:25 PM on standard time.
Places close to Xiaogan
Every city below shares Xiaogan’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chengzhong | 35 km (22 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Wuhan | 50 km (31 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Xiantao | 77 km (48 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Guangshui Subdistrict | 77 km (48 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Jingling Subdistrict | 84 km (52 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Suizhou | 102 km (63 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Macheng | 108 km (67 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ezhou | 110 km (68 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Tools for time in Xiaogan
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Xiaogan in?
Xiaogan uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Xiaogan use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Xiaogan last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Xiaogan and New York?
Xiaogan 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 Xiaogan does not.
Is Xiaogan on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Xiaogan and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Xiaogan?
About 14 hours 9 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 9 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.