Xinxiang runs on UTC+8 (CST) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Xinxiang and your time
Xinxiang at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Henan |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 35.19° N, 113.80° E |
Time zone in Xinxiang
The clocks in Xinxiang 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, Xinxiang keeps the same time as Beijing.
Clock changes in Xinxiang, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Xinxiang for 2026 or 2027.
Xinxiang time compared with major cities
When it is 9:00 AM in Xinxiang, 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 |
Xinxiang 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 is the part of a 9 AM to 5 PM local working day that both cities have in common. Weekends are not taken into account.
Daylight in Xinxiang
Today
| Sunrise | --:-- |
|---|---|
| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Day length in Xinxiang runs from 9 hours 47 minutes at the December solstice to 14 hours 32 minutes at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 7:43 PM, comes on June 29.
Daylight through the year in Xinxiang
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:29 AM | 6:36 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:11 AM | 7:43 PM | 14 h 32 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:13 AM | 6:21 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:30 AM | 5:17 PM | 9 h 47 min |
When the sun is highest in Xinxiang
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Xinxiang: solar noon falls at about 12:25 PM on standard time.
Places close to Xinxiang
Every city below shares Xinxiang’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zhengzhou | 50 km (31 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Jiaozuo | 51 km (32 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kaifeng | 63 km (39 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Hebi | 75 km (46 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Jincheng | 94 km (59 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Jiyuan | 111 km (69 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Anyang | 114 km (71 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Changzhi | 127 km (79 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in China
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Tools for time in Xinxiang
- Convert a time to or from Xinxiang: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Xinxiang to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Xinxiang and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Xinxiang in?
Xinxiang uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Xinxiang use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Xinxiang last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Xinxiang and New York?
Xinxiang 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 Xinxiang does not.
Is Xinxiang on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Xinxiang and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Xinxiang?
About 14 hours 32 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 47 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.