Xichang runs on UTC+8 (CST) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Xichang and your time
Xichang at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Sichuan |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 27.90° N, 102.26° E |
Which time zone Xichang uses
The clocks in Xichang 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. Xichang shares its time with the capital, Beijing.
Clock changes in Xichang, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Xichang for 2026 or 2027.
Xichang time compared with major cities
When it is 9:00 AM in Xichang, 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 Xichang 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 and sunset in Xichang
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Over the year, daylight in Xichang grows from 10 hours 23 minutes to 13 hours 55 minutes and back, a swing of 3 hours 32 minutes.
Daylight through the year in Xichang
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 7:15 AM | 7:22 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 6:15 AM | 8:10 PM | 13 h 55 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 7:00 AM | 7:07 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:58 AM | 6:21 PM | 10 h 23 min |
Clock time and sun time in Xichang
Xichang sits well west of the centre of its time zone. On average the sun reaches its highest point at about 1:10 PM on standard time, not at 12:00. Mornings stay dark longer and evenings stay light later than the clock suggests.
Places close to Xichang
All the places listed below keep the same time as Xichang.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panzhihua | 156 km (97 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Zhaotong | 157 km (98 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Xiangjiaba Town | 225 km (140 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Lijiang | 232 km (144 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Leshan | 236 km (147 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kangding | 236 km (147 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ya'an | 243 km (151 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Xunchang | 248 km (154 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Xichang in?
Xichang uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Xichang use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Xichang last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Xichang and New York?
Xichang 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 Xichang does not.
Is Xichang on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Xichang and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Xichang?
About 13 hours 55 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 23 minutes of daylight.
Why is the sun not highest at noon in Xichang?
Clock time follows the time zone, not the sun. Xichang lies west of the line its offset is based on, so solar noon comes at about 1:10 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.