Xinyang runs on UTC+8 (CST) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Xinyang and your time
Xinyang 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 | 32.12° N, 114.07° E |
Xinyang time zone and clock changes
Xinyang 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, Xinyang keeps the same time as Beijing.
Clock changes in Xinyang, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Xinyang for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Xinyang is
A 9:00 AM start in Xinyang 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 Xinyang 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 Xinyang
Today
| Sunrise | --:-- |
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
The earliest sunrise in Xinyang is at 5:17 AM on June 12, and the latest sunset at 7:34 PM on June 30.
Daylight through the year in Xinyang
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:28 AM | 6:35 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:18 AM | 7:33 PM | 14 h 15 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:12 AM | 6:20 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:21 AM | 5:24 PM | 10 h 3 min |
Clock time and sun time in Xinyang
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Xinyang: solar noon falls at about 12:25 PM on standard time.
Cities near Xinyang
All the places listed below keep the same time as Xinyang.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guangshui Subdistrict | 56 km (35 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Suizhou | 81 km (50 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Zhumadian | 96 km (60 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Zaoyang City | 123 km (77 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Binhe Subdistrict | 132 km (82 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Xiaogan | 134 km (83 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Macheng | 139 km (86 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Chengzhong | 140 km (87 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in China
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Plan around the time in Xinyang
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Xinyang in?
Xinyang uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Xinyang use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Xinyang last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Xinyang and New York?
Xinyang 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 Xinyang does not.
Is Xinyang on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Xinyang and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Xinyang?
About 14 hours 15 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 3 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.