Xingtai runs on UTC+8 (CST) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Xingtai and your time
Xingtai at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Hebei |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 37.06° N, 114.49° E |
Which time zone Xingtai uses
Xingtai 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, Xingtai keeps the same time as Beijing.
Clock changes in Xingtai, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Xingtai for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Xingtai is
Take 9:00 AM in Xingtai: 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 |
Because Xingtai 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 Xingtai
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Over the year, daylight in Xingtai grows from 9 hours 37 minutes to 14 hours 43 minutes and back, a swing of 5 hours 6 minutes.
Daylight through the year in Xingtai
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:26 AM | 6:33 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:02 AM | 7:45 PM | 14 h 43 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:10 AM | 6:18 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:32 AM | 5:09 PM | 9 h 37 min |
When the sun is highest in Xingtai
Xingtai lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:20 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Cities near Xingtai
Every city below shares Xingtai’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shahecheng | 14 km (9 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Handan | 50 km (31 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Hecun | 68 km (42 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Linshui | 75 km (47 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Luancheng | 92 km (57 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Anyang | 108 km (67 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Shijiazhuang | 109 km (68 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Jizhou | 110 km (68 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in China
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Tools for time in Xingtai
- Convert a time to or from Xingtai: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
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- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Xingtai and the other cities you work with.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Xingtai in?
Xingtai uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Xingtai use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Xingtai last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Xingtai and New York?
Xingtai 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 Xingtai does not.
Is Xingtai on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Xingtai and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Xingtai?
About 14 hours 43 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 37 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.